Lead researchers

Matthias Guertler

Victor Poulsen

Project based at

Supporting Organisation

This subproject, led by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), focuses on understanding and managing the socio-technical complexity of cobot workplaces. The aim is to support better cobot selection and integration by analysing the interdependencies between domains such as the robot, product, operator, workspace, work process, and business goals. 

Using a matrix-based approach, the project will map these relationships to uncover both direct and indirect dependencies, helping organisations adapt their environments to successfully adopt collaborative robots. 

Project Activities 

• Literature Review – Identify key characteristics across relevant domains and explore known interdependencies. 

• Design-Led Workshops – Validate and refine domain characteristics with input from ACC members. 

• Mapping Survey – Collaboratively map interdependencies between domain characteristics. 

• Framework Evaluation – Apply and test the framework in real-world cobot testbeds to assess its value and usability. 

Projected Outcomes 

• A validated framework for assessing cobot integration readiness. 

• A practical tool for identifying socio-technical dependencies in cobot workplaces.