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Human-Centered Technology Consulting

Technology that works for the people who use it

Plover bridges the gap between rigorous human-robot interaction research and real-world product deployment — so your technology actually meets the needs of the people it's built for.

Marlena runs a focus group with three warehouse workers in a busy warehouse environment.
+38% user satisfaction increase
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Our Mission

Technology is only as good as its ability to meet user needs

At Plover, we provide product testing and recommendations to help technology work easily and intuitively — for everyone. We combine rigorous research methods with real industry experience to deliver insights that stick and recommendations that actually get implemented.

"If you want to sell a robotics project that operates with or around people, you can't afford not to have Marlena on your team."

— Former Manager, Amazon Robotics

What We Do

Research methods that translate into action

Experiment Design

Rigorous study design tailored to your technology and your users — from lab studies to field deployments.

Quantitative & Qualitative Methods

The full toolkit — surveys, interviews, observational methods, behavioral coding, and statistical analysis.

Formative & Summative Evaluation

Whether you're early in design or ready to validate, we find the right evaluation approach for your stage.

Consulting & Workshops

Hands-on collaboration with your team — building capacity, sharing methods, and solving problems together.

Written & Oral Presentation

Clear, actionable reports and presentations that communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Organizations we've worked with

Amazon Samsung Toyota Research Institute RWS US Air Force Research Laboratory

Ready to make your technology work for people?

Let's talk about what your team needs.

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