Anna Spagnolli
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About
Dr. Anna Spagnolli is a leading researcher in human–robot interaction and cognitive ergonomics, with a focus on how collaborative robots (cobots) affect human operators in industrial settings. Her work bridges engineering, psychology, and human factors to ensure that technological advancements in manufacturing remain human-centered. In her highly cited 2021 study, she explored the subjective experience of senior and younger workers facing cobots, revealing critical age-related differences in acceptance and comfort. Building on this, her 2023 research pioneered the use of eye-tracking and cardiac activity indices to objectively measure mental workload in assembly tasks, offering a novel, non-invasive method to assess cognitive strain in real time. With over 66 citations across her key papers, Spagnolli’s contributions are shaping the design of safer, more intuitive workstations for an aging workforce. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the human side of Industry 5.0, demonstrating that successful automation depends not just on technology, but on understanding the people who use it.
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