Jakob Reinhardt

Dr.-Ing. Jakob Reinhardt is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Ergonomics (Technical University of Munich) since May 2025, leading the Robotics for Life and Healthcare research group. His interdisciplinary work bridges robotics and medical technology.

• Human-robot interaction
• Motion planning
• Data analysis for user-centered product development
• Robotics in medical applications

His research focuses on developing legible robot movements through data-driven methods, analyzing emergency service device usage, and enhancing user trust in autonomous systems. Publications span robotics, psychology, and ergonomics, addressing topics like motion identity and cooperative automation in transportation. He mentors students in human factors engineering and engages in dynamic mock-up lab projects.