Karthik Subramanian

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Karthik Subramanian is a leading researcher at the forefront of human-robot collaboration, specializing in the integration of augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and advanced perception systems to create safer, more intuitive industrial workspaces. His work directly addresses the critical challenges of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, focusing on how humans and robots can work together seamlessly. Subramanian’s major contributions include developing a comprehensive framework for using AR in manufacturing human-robot interaction (HRI), which has garnered 19 citations, and pioneering novel approaches to safety, such as using mixed reality headsets and digital twins to enhance physical human-robot interaction (pHRI). He has also conducted rigorous evaluations of on-robot depth sensors—including LiDAR and time-of-flight cameras—for speed and separation monitoring, a key safety architecture. His research extends to enhancing worker situational awareness, demonstrating how AR can help operators predict robotic movements even in blind spots. With a growing body of work that directly informs safer, more efficient industrial practices, Subramanian is a key voice in shaping the future of collaborative robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Supporting Human–Robot Interaction in Manufacturing with Augmented Reality and Effective Human–Computer Interaction: A Review and Framework

   19 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Evaluation of On-Robot Depth Sensors for Industrial Robotics

   3 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Using Mixed Reality for Safe Physical Human-Robot Interaction

   3 citations · 2024
4. 4
   Perception and Computation for Speed and Separation Monitoring Architectures

   2 citations · 2025
5. 5
   Using Multi-channel 3D Lidar for Safe Human-Robot Interaction

   2 citations · 2024
6. 6
   Using Augmented Reality to Enhance Worker Situational Awareness In Human Robot Interaction

   2 citations · 2024

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