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Sandra Drolshagen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and inclusive design. Her work focuses on two critical challenges: making industrial robotics safer and more efficient through augmented reality, and leveraging collaborative robots to empower people with disabilities in the workplace. Her landmark paper "Mind the ARm" (34 citations) introduced AR visualizations—Path, Preview, and Volume—that allow operators to understand robot motion intent after safety-triggered shutdowns, dramatically reducing productivity loss. Her highly cited study on "Acceptance of Industrial Collaborative Robots by People With Disabilities in Sheltered Workshops" (31 citations) demonstrated how robotic assistance can bridge inclusion gaps in the labor market. Drolshagen has also advanced telemanipulation for home care, comparing kinesthetic devices to traditional interfaces (15 citations), and developed context-aware robotic systems that use pointing gestures to guide workers with disabilities. Her most recent long-term field study (2024) confirms that robotic tutors can sustainably improve work skills for people with disabilities. With over 90 total citations and a consistent focus on real-world deployment, Drolshagen is shaping a future where robotics serves both productivity and social equity.