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Peter Gerets is a leading researcher in human–robot collaboration, with a focus on enhancing safety and communication in industrial and service robotics. His most cited work, the 2024 review "Sensor-Enabled Safety Systems for Human–Robot Collaboration," synthesizes over 39 studies to demonstrate how integrated sensors—such as vision, force, and proximity detectors—enable robots to perceive their environment, detect human presence, and adapt actions in real time, significantly reducing workplace injury risks. This comprehensive review has already garnered 39 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. Gerets also pioneers novel human–robot interfaces, as shown in his co-design study on flexible display technology for robotic skin, which earned 11 citations. This work explores how wearable displays can improve robot-to-human communication by making intent and status visible, fostering safer and more intuitive interactions. His research bridges engineering, safety science, and user-centered design, offering practical solutions for collaborative robotics. Gerets’ contributions are vital for advancing Industry 5.0, where human–robot teamwork is central to manufacturing and service applications.