Max Bernhagen
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Max Bernhagen is a leading researcher at the intersection of human–robot collaboration (HRC) and virtual reality (VR), with a primary focus on enhancing emotional and psychological safety in industrial settings. His most-cited work, "Emotional Experience in Human–Robot Collaboration: Suitability of Virtual Reality Scenarios to Study Interactions beyond Safety Restrictions" (2023, 20 citations), pioneers the use of VR as a safe, scalable testbed for studying human emotional responses during fenceless HRC—a critical step toward overcoming the slow development of physical safety features. By demonstrating that VR can reliably simulate high-stakes interactions without real-world risks, Bernhagen has provided industry with a powerful tool to pre-validate collaborative workspaces, accelerating the adoption of flexible, human-centric automation. His contributions bridge experimental psychology and robotics engineering, offering design recommendations that prioritize worker trust and comfort. This work has been recognized as foundational for next-generation HRC standards, positioning Bernhagen as a key voice in shaping safer, more intuitive human–robot teams.
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