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Waldemar Karwowski is a distinguished researcher whose work spans human factors engineering, human-robot interaction, ergonomics, and the emerging intersection of artificial intelligence with extended reality. His scholarly contributions have profoundly shaped our understanding of how humans safely and effectively operate alongside automated systems in industrial environments. Beginning in the late 1980s, Karwowski pioneered critical investigations into worker safety around industrial robots, examining how human perception of robot speed and idle time influences accident risk — research that directly informed safer manufacturing practices. His studies on simulated accidents and self-reported incidents in advanced manufacturing environments provided foundational frameworks for hazard identification and prevention, accumulating dozens of citations that continue to influence occupational safety literature. More recently, Karwowski expanded his focus toward cutting-edge technologies, co-authoring a highly influential 2021 systematic review on the combination of AI and extended reality, which rapidly garnered 95 citations, reflecting its significance in a rapidly evolving field. His work on intelligent human systems integration and ergonomic assessments in automated warehouse environments further demonstrates his ability to address contemporary challenges at the human-technology interface. Across decades of scholarship, Karwowski has consistently bridged engineering rigor with human-centered design principles, making him an essential voice in occupational safety and human systems research.