Susana Costa

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Susana Costa is a researcher whose work bridges human-robot interaction, industrial safety, and assistive robotics, making meaningful contributions across both therapeutic and manufacturing contexts. Her early work on the Robótica-Autismo project, initiated in 2009 through a partnership with APPACDM, demonstrated a deep commitment to leveraging technology for social good, specifically developing robotic systems to promote communication and interaction in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder — her most cited contribution with 9 citations. Building on her expertise in human-robot collaboration, Costa expanded her focus to industrial environments, investigating risk assessment in furniture manufacturing settings where robots and humans increasingly share workspaces, and exploring the complex safety, security, and infrastructure challenges posed by Industry 4.0 digitalization. Her recent scoping study on ergonomic evaluation methods for hand exoskeleton prototypes reflects a growing interest in rehabilitation robotics, addressing a critical gap in standardized assessment frameworks for devices that restore hand mobility in individuals with neurological or muscular impairments. Across her career, Costa's research consistently prioritizes the safe, effective, and human-centered integration of robotic technologies into both clinical and industrial settings.