Kevin Pohling

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Kevin Pohling is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction and organizational psychology, with a particular focus on how people perceive and collaborate with robotic systems. His most-cited paper, "Attitudes Towards Human-Robot Collaboration and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2021), has garnered 4 citations and provides timely insights into how global crises reshape our openness to automation. Pohling’s contributions lie in understanding the psychological and social factors that influence trust, acceptance, and effective teamwork between humans and robots—a critical area as robots become more integrated into workplaces and daily life. By examining the pandemic’s role as a natural experiment, his work highlights how external stressors can accelerate or alter attitudes toward technology. Though his citation count is modest, his research is foundational for scholars exploring the nuanced dynamics of human-robot collaboration in a post-pandemic world. Pohling’s findings are particularly valuable for engineers designing collaborative robots and for policymakers shaping automation strategies, making him a thoughtful voice in the ongoing dialogue about our technological future.