Klaus‐Dieter Thoben
University of Bremen, Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Bremen
Papers
12
Total Citations
405
H-Index
8
About
Klaus-Dieter Thoben is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the intersection of cyber-physical systems, human-robot collaboration, and advanced manufacturing technologies. His most significant contributions center on building robust frameworks for the integration of intelligent robotic systems into industrial production environments, with a particular emphasis on safety, security, and human-centric design. Thoben's most-cited work, a 2018 security framework for industrial collaborative robotic cyber-physical systems (152 citations), established foundational principles for securing interconnected manufacturing environments — a challenge of growing urgency in an era of networked production. Complementing this, his methodological contributions to collaborative robotic cyber-physical systems and his investigation of vulnerabilities in cyber-physical production systems have shaped how engineers and researchers approach the design of next-generation smart factories. More recently, Thoben has turned his attention to Industry 5.0, exploring human motion prediction for proactive robot control and advancing human modeling within digital twin frameworks — work that reflects a broader commitment to sustainable, human-centered automation. His research on cyber-physical product-service systems further bridges technical innovation with real-world market demands. Across more than a decade of influential publications, Thoben has consistently demonstrated a talent for addressing both the practical and conceptual challenges facing modern manufacturing.
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Top Papers
- 1Security framework for industrial collaborative robotic cyber-physical systems152 citations · 2018
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- 4Understanding vulnerabilities in cyber physical production systems37 citations · 2021
- 5Safety Requirements in Collaborative Human–Robot Cyber-Physical System29 citations · 2016
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- 10Flexible Automatisierung logistischer Prozesse durch modulare Roboter4 citations · 2015