M.P. de Looze

Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Netherlands Consortium for Healthy Ageing

Papers

Total Citations

146

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About

M.P. de Looze is a leading researcher at the intersection of human factors, ergonomics, and robotics, with a central focus on human-robot collaboration (HRC) in industrial settings. Her work critically examines the human side of automation, exploring how collaborative robots (cobots) and assistive technologies like exoskeletons impact worker well-being, job quality, and perceived workload. In her highly cited 2021 review, "What about the human in human robot collaboration?" (90 citations), she systematically addresses the gap in comprehensive theory regarding HRC's effects on job quality and employee well-being. Her empirical research, including a 2023 study on human autonomy and robot work pace (21 citations), demonstrates that cobot assistance can have both positive and negative consequences, depending on design factors. Additionally, her 2016 work on exoskeleton acceptance (35 citations) highlights the importance of user perception in adopting industrial wearables. Through her research, de Looze provides crucial insights for designing collaborative systems that truly enhance—rather than diminish—the quality of work, making her a key voice in the responsible integration of automation into the workforce.