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Wilko Fluegge is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, manufacturing, and human-machine interaction. His work primarily focuses on advancing automation in specialized industrial and medical contexts, with key contributions in collaborative robotics (cobots) for maxillofacial surgery, automated woodworking, and robotic grinding of complex curved surfaces. Fluegge’s research addresses critical challenges in skilled labor shortages and production efficiency. His 2021 paper on cobots in maxillofacial surgery (11 citations) explores ergonomic workplace design and human-machine interfaces for routine medical interventions. In woodworking, his "Part-to-Tool" approach (5 citations) enables automated one-off production of customized furniture, reducing manual adaptation. Most notably, his 2023 work on automatic offline path planning for robots grinding multi-curved ship propeller surfaces (3 citations) introduces a human-in-the-loop framework to overcome technical limitations in machining complex geometries. Fluegge’s research demonstrates a consistent focus on practical, industry-relevant automation solutions that bridge the gap between human expertise and robotic precision, making him a significant contributor to the future of smart manufacturing and medical robotics.