Anja Jackowski

University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration and Management

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Anja Jackowski is a leading researcher in assistive robotics and human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing hands-free control systems for individuals with severe motor impairments. Her most impactful work centers on the AMiCUS system, a novel assistive robot that enables tetraplegics to control a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm using only head motion and gestures. Her 2017 study on this system, with 51 citations, demonstrated how intuitive head-based commands can restore a degree of autonomy in daily tasks. Jackowski further refined this interface in a 2016 paper (30 citations), introducing control groups and switching commands for more seamless robot operation. Her contributions extend to cooperative robotics through the federally funded MeRoSy project, exploring human-robot synergy in both industrial and assistive contexts. Notably, her 2017 usability evaluation with 24 able-bodied subjects provided critical validation for the practical deployment of hands-free interfaces. By pioneering gesture-based control that bypasses upper limb use, Jackowski’s work directly addresses the needs of motion-impaired users, bridging the gap between advanced robotics and real-world accessibility. Her research continues to shape the future of inclusive, user-friendly assistive technologies.