Susanne Kohns
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About
Susanne Kohns is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot collaboration, assistive technology, and ethical technology assessment. Her work focuses on enabling inclusive human-robot interaction, particularly for individuals with severe physical disabilities such as tetraplegia. Kohns’s major contribution lies in developing a best-practice framework for solution-oriented technology assessment, addressing the ethical, legal, and social implications of collaborative robots in industrial and professional settings. Her most cited paper, “Best-Practice Approach for a Solution-Oriented Technology Assessment” (2016), has garnered 11 citations and provides a foundational methodology for evaluating human-robot collaboration systems. Kohns has also advanced the understanding of stress and strain in head-based control systems for cooperative robots, conducting both a comprehensive literature review and an empirical study involving tetraplegic users. Her 2017 paper on head-based control for tetraplegics demonstrates the potential of lightweight industrial robots to improve workplace participation for disabled individuals. Through her research, Kohns has established herself as a key voice in creating ethical, accessible robotic systems, with her work cited across engineering, disability studies, and technology ethics.
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