Ingrid Brdar
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About
Ingrid Brdar is a leading researcher at the intersection of human factors engineering and collaborative robotics, with a focus on worker well-being and human-robot interaction in manufacturing. Her work addresses the critical challenge of designing industrial robots that not only enhance productivity but also support the physical and mental health of human coworkers. Brdar’s most cited paper, a 2022 scoping review (40 citations), systematically maps the factors affecting cobot workers’ well-being using the SHELLO model, providing a foundational framework for the field. More recently, in 2025, she introduced the concept of the “covatar”—a cobot embodied through an avatar—designed to socially interact with workers and co-regulate emotional states during assembly tasks. This innovative work, though newly published (6 citations), pioneers the integration of flow theory and interactive emotion regulation into industrial robotics. Brdar’s research is notable for bridging engineering, psychology, and ergonomics, offering practical pathways to safer, more engaging human-robot collaboration. Her contributions are shaping the future of Industry 5.0, where technology adapts to human needs.
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