Thilini Ranasinghe

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Dr. Thilini Ranasinghe is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human factors engineering and Industry 5.0, with a focused expertise in human–robot collaboration, manufacturing ergonomics, and age-inclusive workplace design. Her work critically addresses how collaborative robotic systems can be optimized to support an aging workforce, particularly in logistics and manufacturing environments. In her highly cited 2024 systematic review, "Aging in Industry 5.0: Enhancing Human–Robot Synergy in Manufacturing and Logistics" (6 citations), she provided a foundational framework for designing human–robot systems that accommodate perceptual, physical, and cognitive changes associated with aging. Building on this, her 2025 experimental study, "The Influence of Human Age on Order Picking Performance with Collaborative Robots" (4 citations), employed a multimethod approach—combining ANOVA, descriptive statistics, and survey analysis—to deliver empirical insights on how age affects performance when working alongside autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Dr. Ranasinghe’s contributions are vital for creating inclusive, productive, and safe industrial environments, positioning her as a leading voice in the human-centric transformation of modern manufacturing and logistics.