Sumona Sen

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Sumona Sen is a researcher specializing in human-robot collaboration (HRC), human factors, and the application of robotic systems across manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Her work sits at a critical intersection of robotics, ergonomics, and Industry 4.0, focusing on how humans and autonomous robots can safely and effectively work together in complex real-world environments. Among her most notable contributions is her development of full-scope simulation frameworks for human-robot interaction in manufacturing, which address the safety hazards and human factors challenges posed by collaborative robots operating without protective barriers. This work has garnered over 15 citations across multiple publications. Sen has also been a pioneering voice in extending HRC principles beyond industry into healthcare, examining how collaborative robots can help address demographic pressures and staffing shortages—work that has collectively attracted nearly 20 citations. Her research further investigates the nuanced effects of robot movement trajectories on situational awareness, technology acceptance, and mental workload, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive and ergonomic dimensions of human-machine interaction. Through forward-looking publications such as her roadmap and theses on the future design of HRC, Sen actively shapes the research agenda for safe, human-centered collaborative robotics, making her an important emerging voice in this rapidly evolving field.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   FULL-SCOPE SIMULATION OF HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

   11 citations · 2018
2. 2
   An Investigation into the Implication of Human-Robot Collaboration in the Health Care Sector

   9 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Kollaborierende Roboter in der Pflege – Sicherheit in der Mensch-Maschine-Schnittstelle

   9 citations · 2018
4. 4
   Theses on the Future Design of Human-Robot Collaboration

   9 citations · 2020
5. 5
   The Effects of Different Robot Trajectories on Situational Awareness in Human-Robot Collaboration

   8 citations · 2020
6. 6
   Erwartungskonformität von Roboterbewegungen und Situationsbewusstsein in der Mensch-Roboter-Kollaboration

   5 citations · 2020
7. 7
   A Roadmap for the Future Design of Human-Robot Collaboration

   4 citations · 2020
8. 8
   Full-scope simulation of human-robot interaction in manufacturing systems

   4 citations · 2018
9. 9
   Relating Factors for Acceptance of Health Care Technology: Focus on Mental Workload

   2 citations · 2019
10. 10
    Human-Robot Interaction in Health Care: Focus on Human Factors

    1 citations · 2020

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