Papers
10
Total Citations
195
H-Index
7
About
Martin G. Helander is a pioneering figure in human factors and ergonomics, whose work bridges manufacturing safety, human-robot interaction, and trust in automation. His seminal book, *A Guide to the Ergonomics of Manufacturing* (1995, 79 citations), remains a foundational resource, offering comprehensive guidance on anthropometry, workstation design, manual lifting, and repetitive motion injury prevention. Helander’s early research on robotics safety (e.g., a 1990 review with 24 citations) established critical priorities for designing safer industrial workplaces, including models of human reaction time to dangerous robot movements. More recently, he has advanced the study of trust in human-robot interaction, developing innovative methodologies that combine psychological and physiological correlates (2016, 31 citations) and modeling determinants of trust (2020, 14 citations). His systems approach to task allocation between humans and robots in manufacturing (1986, 18 citations) laid groundwork for collaborative automation. Helander has also explored smart home technologies for elderly users (2005, 4 citations), demonstrating a commitment to inclusive design. With over 200 total citations across his most-cited works, his contributions have shaped both academic research and practical safety standards in manufacturing and robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1A guide to the ergonomics of manufacturing79 citations · 1995
- 2Exploring Psycho-Physiological Correlates to Trust31 citations · 2016
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- 6A Model of Human Reaction Time to Dangerous Robot Arm Movements10 citations · 1987
- 7Task allocation between humans and robots in manufacturing7 citations · 1987
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- 10Methods for field evaluation of safety in a robotics workplace3 citations · 1988