Kathrin Mauz

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Kathrin Mauz is a leading figure in human-centered robotics, best known for her foundational work on the Care-O-bot family of robotic home assistants. Her research focuses on developing mobile service robots that can operate safely and intuitively in domestic and care environments, bridging the gap between advanced engineering and real-world user needs. Mauz’s most influential contribution is her role in the creation of Care-O-bot 3, a groundbreaking prototype that serves as both a product vision and an open innovation platform for the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA). This work, published in 2009, has accumulated over 190 citations, underscoring its impact on the field of assistive robotics. Beyond hardware development, Mauz champions a user-centered design approach, ensuring that autonomous robots are not only technically capable but also accepted and trusted by their human users—a philosophy she detailed in her work on operating robots in care facilities. Her achievements have helped shape the modern landscape of service robotics, making her a key reference for students and researchers exploring the intersection of robotics, aging-in-place technology, and human-robot interaction.