Bettina-Johanna Krings
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About
Bettina-Johanna Krings is a leading researcher at the intersection of technology assessment, sociology, and human-robot interaction (HRI). Her work critically examines how robotic systems reshape social dynamics and work organization, particularly in manufacturing and healthcare. Krings’ most influential paper, “Robots Working with Humans or Humans Working with Robots?” (2016, 135 citations), challenges conventional narratives by probing the social dimensions of “intuitive” human-machine interaction in industry, questioning whether technology serves human needs or merely redefines labor hierarchies. She further explores the conceptual ambiguities of assistive robotics in healthcare (2018, 16 citations), revealing how “technical assistants” often obscure deeper ethical and organizational implications. Her recent work on micro- and nanorobotics (2022) extends this analysis to emerging NBIC technologies, highlighting their transformative potential in manufacturing. Krings has also contributed to technology assessment frameworks for HRI in work environments (2014) and edited a special issue on human-social robot interactions (2023). Her research consistently foregrounds the social and ethical dimensions of automation, making her a vital voice in debates on the future of work and human-centered technology design.
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- 6Herausforderungen der Mensch-Roboter-Kollaboration2 citations · 2017