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About
Marco Saraceno is a leading interdisciplinary researcher at the intersection of Industry 4.0, collaborative robotics, and human-centered work design. His work critically examines the promises of the fourth industrial revolution, revealing the often-overlooked realities faced by operators and managers on the factory floor. In his most-cited paper (2023, 16 citations), Saraceno challenges the prevailing techno-centric narrative by using an interdisciplinary lens—combining engineering, sociology, and activity-centered ergonomics—to expose the hidden complexities of collaborative robot design and its impact on human work. His earlier work (2020, 9 citations) deconstructs French governmental rhetoric on “l’industrie du futur,” tracing how contemporary discourses around Industry 4.0 echo crisis-era narratives from the late 1970s. By foregrounding the human operator—placing “l’homme au cœur” of technological change—Saraceno offers a vital counterpoint to purely technical visions of automation. His cross-experience approach (2021) demonstrates how true innovation in collaborative robotics requires integrating engineering constraints with sociological insight and ergonomic expertise. With a growing citation footprint, Saraceno is establishing himself as a critical voice in shaping a more humane, sustainable future of work.
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- 2L’homme « au cœur »9 citations · 2020
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