Mirjam Augstein

University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

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Mirjam Augstein is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction and industrial digitalization, with a primary focus on how humans remain central to advanced manufacturing environments. Her work critically examines the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies—including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and robotics—not as replacements for human workers, but as tools to augment human capabilities. Augstein’s most cited paper, "From Remote-Controlled Excavators to Digitized Construction Sites" (2022, 15 citations), explores the evolving role of human operators in increasingly automated construction and manufacturing settings. Her follow-up study, "Using Mixed Reality in Intralogistics - Are we ready yet?" (2021, 12 citations), investigates the practical readiness of mixed reality technologies for real-world logistics applications, emphasizing the gap between technological promise and operational reality. Collectively, her work has garnered significant attention for its pragmatic, human-centered approach to digital transformation. Augstein’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging theoretical Industry 4.0 frameworks with empirical insights, making her research essential reading for scholars and practitioners seeking to design manufacturing systems that truly integrate human expertise with cutting-edge technology.