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About
Thomas Kirks is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, warehouse logistics, and decentralized control systems. His work focuses on making industrial environments safer and more collaborative by replacing rigid, fenced-off robotic systems with flexible, human-centered designs. Kirks’ major contributions include developing a novel task language that allows workers to communicate naturally with heterogeneous robot fleets, and pioneering the use of augmented reality and smart glasses for intuitive control in logistics. His research on proxemics—how humans maintain distance from robots—and the emotional representation of social transport robots has shaped our understanding of trust and comfort in human-robot collaboration. With over 60 citations across his most influential papers, Kirks has also explored the use of blockchain for secure personal data handling in human-technology systems. His work on complex adaptive control systems and socio-technical integration has been recognized as foundational for the next generation of flexible, human-in-the-loop manufacturing and warehouse environments.
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- 9Integrating CPS into Socio-Technical Systems4 citations · 2019
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