Pauline Maurice
Sorbonne Université, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Northeastern University, Institut Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique, Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives, Integra (United States), Laboratoire Lorrain de Recherche en Informatique et ses Applications, Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique
Papers
19
Total Citations
409
H-Index
9
About
Pauline Maurice is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot collaboration, ergonomics, and worker well-being, whose work has fundamentally shaped how collaborative robots are designed and deployed in industrial settings. Her research focuses on creating human-centered robotic systems that not only work alongside people efficiently but actively protect their physical health and safety. Maurice's most influential contribution, "Human-oriented design of collaborative robots" (2017, 114 citations), established a foundational framework for ergonomic robot design that has become a touchstone in the field. Building on this, she developed a landmark industry-oriented dataset linking human movement and ergonomics to machine learning applications (2019, 100 citations), enabling robots to dynamically assess and respond to worker ergonomic conditions in real time. Her investigation into velocity-curvature patterns in physical human-robot interaction (2017, 58 citations) further advanced intuitive, predictable robotic motion design. Notably, Maurice has also engaged with the broader societal implications of her work, examining ethical considerations surrounding human-centered workplace technologies. Her multi-objective trajectory optimization research and real-time ergonomic visualization tools demonstrate a consistent commitment to reducing musculoskeletal disorders in industry — a challenge affecting millions of workers globally. Her cumulative body of work reflects both technical rigor and a deep humanistic concern for the people these technologies serve.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Human-oriented design of collaborative robots114 citations · 2017
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- 3Velocity-Curvature Patterns Limit Human–Robot Physical Interaction58 citations · 2017
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- 8Virtual ergonomics for the design of collaborative robots10 citations · 2015
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- 10Dynamic Primitives Limit Human Force Regulation During Motion8 citations · 2022