Papers
6
Total Citations
176
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About
Michael Huelke is a leading researcher in human–robot collaboration (HRC), with a core focus on making industrial robots safe, efficient, and predictable for human co-workers. His most influential work, "Effects of movement speed and predictability in human–robot collaboration" (142 citations), explores how robot behavior influences human trust and performance—a foundational contribution to designing intuitive, collaborative workspaces. Huelke’s research has been instrumental in moving beyond traditional safety cages; his 2013 paper on safeguarding robots with ultrasound (10 citations) and his 2010 approach to safe, efficient HRC (10 citations) helped pioneer methods for freeing robots from physical fences. He has also advanced the validation of collaborative robotics through experimental comparisons of biofidel measuring devices (8 citations, 2022), ensuring that power- and force-limited robots meet rigorous safety standards. Additionally, Huelke has explored virtual reality as a tool for occupational safety and health usability studies. Working at the IFA (Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance), his achievements include shaping the science behind “collaborating robots” and providing practical guidance for industry adoption. With a career dedicated to bridging human factors and robotic safety, Huelke’s work continues to influence how humans and robots share space safely and productively.
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Top Papers
- 1Effects of movement speed and predictability in human–robot collaboration142 citations · 2017
- 2An Approach for Safe and Efficient Human-Robot Collaboration10 citations · 2010
- 3FREED FROM FENCES: SAFEGUARDING INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS WITH ULTRASOUND10 citations · 2013
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- 6Von Zäunen befreit3 citations · 2011