Torkil Clemmensen

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Torkil Clemmensen’s research sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI), socio-technical systems, and automation in manufacturing. His work critically examines how emerging technologies—from collaborative robots to open-source testing tools—are actually adopted (or fail to be adopted) on real factory floors, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A key contribution is his development of a socio-technical design framework that bridges the gap between technical automation and human collaboration, ensuring that user needs are not sidelined in the push for efficiency. His study on collaborative robots in a glass processing factory (3 citations) offers a rare, candid look at technology rejection in practice, while his work on software testing automation (7 citations) provides actionable insights into productivity gains from open-source tools. Clemmensen also pioneers novel learning formats, such as digital peer-tutoring for UX at work, addressing the skills gap in SMEs. With a growing body of work that challenges purely technical narratives, Clemmensen is a leading voice in making automation truly human-centered. His research is essential reading for anyone designing technology for real-world, messy workplaces.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Software Testing Automation: A Comparative Study on Productivity Rate of Open Source Automated Software Testing Tools For Smart Manufacturing

   7 citations · 2020
2. 2
   not) Working (with) Collaborative Robots in a Glass Processing Factory

   3 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Proposed System for a Socio-Technical Design Framework for Improved User Collaborations with Automation Technologies

   3 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Digital Peer-Tutoring: Early Results from a Field Evaluation of a UX at Work Learning Format in SMEs

   2 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Socio-Technical HCI Design in a Wider Context

   2 citations · 2021

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