Erlantz Loizaga

Association of Electronic and Information Technologies, Euskadiko Parke Teknologikoa

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Erlantz Loizaga is a rising researcher at the forefront of Human–Robot Collaboration (HRC) and construction robotics. His work centers on two critical, interconnected challenges: modeling trust in human-robot teams and automating physically demanding construction tasks. Loizaga’s most influential contribution, “Modelling and Measuring Trust in Human–Robot Collaboration” (2024, 21 citations), provides a foundational framework for understanding trust as a dynamic, multi-dimensional variable essential for successful HRC. By analyzing the factors that shape trust and proposing novel measurement alternatives, his research offers practical tools for designing more intuitive and reliable robotic partners. Simultaneously, Loizaga is pioneering the automation of hazardous construction work. His 2025 pilot study on robot learning from teleoperated demonstrations tackles the automation of mastic deposition—a task complicated by material variability. This work demonstrates a tangible pathway to reducing physical strain and risk on construction sites. With a growing citation impact and a clear focus on bridging theoretical models with real-world applications, Loizaga is establishing himself as a key voice in making collaborative robots both trustworthy and practically useful.