Bernhard Frerich

University of Rostock

Papers

1

Total Citations

11

H-Index

1

About

Bernhard Frerich is a leading figure in the advancement of digital and robotic technologies for maxillofacial surgery, with a particular focus on the critical intersection of human-machine interaction and workplace ergonomics. His research directly addresses the pressing global challenges of skilled labor shortages and the need for efficient clinical workflows. Frerich’s seminal work, "Cobots in maxillofacial surgery – challenges for workplace design and the human-machine-interface" (2021), has garnered 11 citations and serves as a foundational text for integrating collaborative robots into surgical settings. He systematically analyzes how to design cobot workstations that are safe, intuitive, and efficient, ensuring that routine interventions can be performed with fewer personnel without compromising patient outcomes. By prioritizing the surgeon's experience and the practical realities of the operating room, Frerich’s contributions are not merely theoretical; they offer actionable frameworks for clinics striving to modernize. His research is instrumental in shaping a future where advanced robotics augment, rather than replace, human surgical expertise, making him a key voice in the evolution of minimally invasive and automated surgical care.

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H-Index
1
Papers
11
Total Citations
11
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Cobots in maxillofacial surgery – challenges for workplace design and the human-machine-interface
11 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: University of Rostock

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