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Daniel Gossen is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, human–robot collaboration, and inclusive design. His work centers on making industrial automation accessible to people with disabilities, a traditionally overlooked population in manufacturing settings. His most influential paper, "Toward Adaptive Human–Robot Collaboration for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Manual Labor Tasks" (2023, 21 citations), demonstrates how assistive robots can serve as a major driver for workplace inclusion, challenging the assumption that collaborative robotics is only viable for able-bodied workers. Gossen also contributed to structuring the field through "A Framework for the Classification of Human-Robot Interactions Within the Internet of Production" (2022, 7 citations), which provides a systematic taxonomy for understanding diverse interaction modalities in smart manufacturing. His latest work, "The Library of Approaches" (2025, 2 citations), offers the first systematic mapping of mechanical design approaches for tendon-driven, rigid-sequential anthropomorphic robot hands, filling a critical gap in the literature. By combining technical rigor with a strong social mission, Gossen is shaping a future where robotic collaboration is truly inclusive.