My research uses the visual and performing arts as catalysts for re-thinking how we design and implement robots and other assistive technologies across society. From industrial robots to exoskeletons, my work focuses on developing creative, value-sensitive and human-centered approaches to developing and implementing robots to ensure the technologies we build address the real needs of people. My work involves transdisciplinary collaboration in human-robot interaction, health, and engineering. I focus on critical and creative approaches to health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on dance and disability. I advocate principles of STEAM (STEM + Art) to arrive at more integrated research approaches.