Henrik Carlsen

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Henrik Carlsen’s research sits at the intersection of robotics, sustainability, and digital health, with a focus on how technology can address complex societal challenges. His most-cited work, “Co-evolutionary scenarios for creative prototyping of future robot systems for civil protection” (2013, 18 citations), pioneers a novel approach to designing robots for emergency response. By integrating co-evolutionary scenario planning with creative prototyping, Carlsen offers a framework for developing adaptive, human-centered systems that can operate in unpredictable disaster environments—a contribution that has informed both robotics engineering and civil protection strategy. More recently, his 2024 paper, “Distance spanning solutions in health care and care: Climate impacts and sustainability synergies,” examines the environmental co-benefits of digital healthcare across the Nordic countries. With only 2 citations to date, this emerging work highlights Carlsen’s forward-looking interest in the sustainability dimensions of remote care, arguing that telemedicine and home-based services can reduce carbon footprints while maintaining care quality. Though his citation counts are modest, Carlsen’s influence is evident in his interdisciplinary approach: he bridges technical robotics with policy-oriented sustainability research, offering practical scenarios for resilient, low-carbon health systems. His work is particularly relevant for researchers exploring the dual challenges of disaster response and climate-conscious healthcare transformation.