Callari, Tiziana C and Lohse, Niels (2026) The Future of Smart Human-Robot Collaborative Working Environments: Towards Meaningful Work for All: A White Paper. Project Report. University of Birmingham, Birmingham.
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Identification Number/DOI: https://doi.org/10.48352/uobxeps.0001
Abstract
This White Paper, The Future of Smart Human– Robot Collaborative Working Environments: Towards Meaningful Work for All, presents a critical synthesis of the research conducted within the Smart Cobotics Centre, part of the UK’s Made Smarter Innovation programme. Over the past three years, we have investigated how collaborative applications,
embodied artificial intelligence, and digital engineering systems are reshaping manufacturing. Our focus is not only on technological advancements but on how these systems interact with human work, affect social dynamics, and raise new ethical and organisational questions. Rooted in the vision of Industry 5.0, we argue for a human-centric approach—one that aligns innovation with resilience, inclusivity, and long-term societal value.
| Type of Work: | Monograph (Project Report) |
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| School/Faculty: | Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Engineering & Physical Sciences |
| Number of Pages: | 41 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Additional Information: | This White Paper is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License |
| Date: | February 2026 |
| Projects: | Made Smarter scheme: No EP/V062158/1 Research Centre for Smart, Collaborative Industrial Robotics, UK |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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| Funders: | EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), ISCF (Industry Strategy Challenge Fund) |
| ID Code: | 4426 |
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