Jonas Birkle
Papers
5
Total Citations
14
H-Index
3
About
Jonas Birkle is a rising researcher at the intersection of robotics, human factors, and education, whose work focuses on making human-robot interaction (HRI) both effective and psychologically safe. His core research areas include the design of virtual reality (VR) training systems for industrial robotics, the psychophysiological underpinnings of human-robot collaboration, and the development of user-centered robotics curricula. Birkle’s major contributions lie in identifying the critical requirements for training and education in HRI, systematically exploring how factors like robot movement speed, distance, and interaction instructions influence user acceptance, performance, and emotional reactions. His work, which has garnered over a dozen citations in just a few years, provides empirical evidence linking objective psychophysiological measures to subjective perceptions of robot trustworthiness. Notably, his 2025 study compares real and virtual collaborative settings, offering foundational insights for safer, more scalable training environments. Through his user-centered approach, Birkle is helping to shape the next generation of robotics education and industrial training, ensuring that as robots become more prevalent, humans remain comfortable, confident, and in control.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5