Sebastian Minning

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

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Sebastian Minning is a leading researcher in the field of human-robot interaction and safety, with a primary focus on serial kinematics-based motion simulation. His work centers on the critical evaluation of passenger safety within high-dynamic robotic environments, particularly the DLR Robotic Motion Simulator—a novel platform that replaces the traditional hexapod with an industrial robot for motion cueing. Minning’s major contributions include pioneering crash-test-dummy-based safety assessments to quantify human injury risks in these unconventional simulators, directly addressing the gap between industrial robot capabilities and passenger protection standards. His most cited paper, “Evaluation of human safety in the DLR Robotic Motion Simulator using a crash test dummy” (2013, 6 citations), established foundational methodologies for analyzing impact forces and emergency-stop scenarios. Building on this, his 2012 work (2 citations) further explored the safety implications of the KUKA Robocoaster-derived systems, which have been in use since 2001. Though his citation counts are modest, Minning’s research is highly specialized and instrumental in advancing the safe deployment of robotic simulators for entertainment, training, and rehabilitation. His work remains a key reference for engineers designing fail-safe motion platforms.