Kerstin Johansson
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Dr. Kerstin Johansson is a leading voice in industrial robotics and human-robot collaboration, with a focused expertise in the safety engineering of collaborative robot installations. Her most cited work, the 2017 paper "Safety Assessment Strategy for Collaborative Robot Installations," has garnered 9 citations and serves as a foundational framework for the field. In this pivotal contribution, Johansson addresses the critical challenge of removing traditional safety barriers to allow humans and robots to work side by side, thereby unlocking significant gains in industrial resource efficiency. Her research systematically defines the risk assessment protocols necessary for safe, direct collaboration, bridging the gap between technological capability and practical workplace safety. By providing a structured methodology for evaluating these novel installations, Johansson’s work has directly influenced how manufacturers implement flexible automation. Her contributions are essential for engineers and researchers seeking to balance productivity with operator protection, establishing her as a key figure in the evolution of safe, human-centric robotics in modern industry.
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- 1Safety Assessment Strategy for Collaborative Robot Installations9 citations · 2017