POSTED: 26 Jun, 2023
Welcome to Jasper Vermeulen, our newest PhD Researcher working on the Human Factors in Collaborative Robotics project, as part of the Designing Socio-technical Robotic Systems program supervised by Glenda Caldwell.
Jasper’s primary role is to examine critical human factors related to collaborative-robotic approaches. By leveraging his expertise, we aim to create socio-technical designs that revolutionize work conditions and deliver positive outcomes for all.
Welcome Jasper!
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