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Alexis Aubry is a leading researcher in physical human-robot interaction, with a focus on making collaborative robots safer, more intuitive, and ergonomically sound. Their work centers on predicting human posture during co-manipulation tasks, developing probabilistic inverse kinematics models that allow robots to anticipate a human partner’s movements and adapt accordingly. Aubry’s most cited paper, “Human Posture Prediction During Physical Human-Robot Interaction” (2021, 39 citations), lays the groundwork for this adaptive control paradigm. They have also explored the dynamics of role transitions and adaptation in human–cobot teams (2023, 25 citations), investigating whether robots should act as collaborators or cooperators to minimize errors and physical strain. A notable contribution is the development of “Latent Ergonomics Maps” (2022, 9 citations), a real-time visualization tool that estimates ergonomic risk during movement, offering immediate feedback to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. By blending probabilistic modeling, human motor control theory, and practical ergonomic assessment, Aubry’s research directly addresses the challenge of designing robots that can fluidly and safely share physical space with humans. Their work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of collaborative robotics and human-centered automation.