Andreas Schlotzhauer
Joanneum Research, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation
Papers
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Total Citations
81
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About
Andreas Schlotzhauer is a researcher specializing in human-robot collaboration (HRC) safety, with a particular focus on the design, validation, and risk assessment of collaborative and sensitive robotic systems in industrial environments. His work addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern robotics: enabling genuine physical collaboration between humans and robots, rather than mere coexistence. Schlotzhauer's most influential contribution, cited 24 times, examines safety-related risks and opportunities in key design aspects of industrial HRC, providing critical guidance for engineers navigating this complex domain. His development of 2D collision-force mapping for sensitive manipulators (18 citations) offers manufacturers a practical framework for assessing trustability in safety measures — a significant step toward real-world deployment confidence. Further work on safety-rated modification limits (11 citations) and virtual validation of power and force limiting setups demonstrates his commitment to both flexible and standards-compliant robot applications. His research spans mobile manipulators, model-based safety assessment, and biomechanical load evaluation, reflecting a comprehensive systems-level perspective. Writing in both English and German, Schlotzhauer bridges academic research and industrial practice, making him a valuable voice in the ongoing effort to make collaborative robotics safer, more versatile, and genuinely human-centered.
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- 4Safety & Security – Erfolgsfaktoren von sensitiven Robotertechnologien10 citations · 2017
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