Susanne Niehaus
Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Henkel (Germany)
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About
Susanne Niehaus is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, occupational safety, and human-centered design. Her work focuses on the safe and effective integration of collaborative robots (CoBots) and exoskeletons into industrial workplaces, with a strong emphasis on physical human-robot collaboration and worker well-being. Niehaus has made major contributions by demonstrating that robots can move beyond simple task-sharing to physically collaborate with workers, a paradigm shift that promises to enhance productivity while reducing physical strain. Her interdisciplinary approach is evident in her co-design of a robotic-skin-interface using flexible display technology to improve robot-to-human communication, and her comprehensive analysis of occupational safety and health (OSH) risks and opportunities in human-robot interaction. With over 30 citations across her most-cited works, her research is gaining traction in both academic and industrial circles. Notably, her work within the SOPHIA project uses digital human models to plan ergonomic work processes, directly linking simulation to real-world worker safety. Niehaus’s findings on how worker experience shapes usability expectations provide critical insights for designing intuitive, trusted robotic systems, positioning her as a key voice in the future of human-centric automation.
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