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Dr. Miriam Funk is a leading researcher at the intersection of occupational safety and health (OSH) and industrial human-robot interaction (HRI). Her work critically examines the dual nature of robotic automation, identifying both the risks and transformative opportunities it presents for the modern workforce. In her highly cited 2023 paper, "OSH related risks and opportunities for industrial human-robot interaction," Dr. Funk provides a comprehensive analysis of emerging HRI forms and their implications for worker safety, establishing a foundational framework for safer collaborative environments. Her research goes beyond technical risk assessment to explore the human factors of automation. In a subsequent study, she investigates how workers' prior experience shapes their usability expectations for robotic systems, drawing on evaluations from 27 workers across three European companies. This user-centered approach highlights her commitment to designing technology that is not only safe but also intuitive and accepted by the people who use it daily. Dr. Funk’s work is pivotal in guiding the responsible, human-aware deployment of robotics in industry.
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