Guglielmo Bertolino

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Guglielmo Bertolino is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI) and augmented reality (AR), with a primary focus on fostering trust and transparency in collaborative manufacturing environments. His most cited work, "Designing an AR interface to improve trust in Human-Robots collaboration" (2018, 55 citations), addresses a critical bottleneck in modern industry: the shift from high-volume, low-mix production to flexible, customised manufacturing. Bertolino’s key contribution lies in demonstrating how AR interfaces can bridge the psychological gap between human workers and robots, making robotic intentions visible and predictable. By designing intuitive visual cues that communicate a robot’s planned actions and safety status, his research directly enhances operator confidence and collaboration efficiency. This work is foundational for the Industry 5.0 paradigm, where human-robot teams must work side-by-side in dynamic, low-volume settings. Beyond this flagship paper, Bertolino’s broader portfolio explores how mixed reality can serve as a cognitive and physical interface in smart factories, earning him recognition as a pioneer in trust-aware HRI. His findings are widely cited by engineers and designers seeking to deploy collaborative robots that are not only safe but also perceived as trustworthy partners, making him a key voice in the future of human-centred automation.