معرفی
Björn Petrak is a Researcher in the Chair for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at the University of Augsburg's Faculty of Applied Computer Science, part of the Institute of Computer Science. His research focuses on proxemics in human-robot interaction (HRI), human-computer interaction (HCI), and positive computing. He holds an M.Sc. and has published extensively on topics such as robot navigation ethics, adaptive learning systems, and novel input modalities. His work bridges technical innovation with social and psychological aspects of technology use.
Key research interests include:
- Proxemics in social robotics
- Emotional and spatial awareness in HRI
- Multimodal input systems
- Wellbeing-oriented technology design
- Human-centered AI applications
His recent publications (2018–2025) explore:
- Robot behavior in public spaces
- Personalized vocational education tools
- Comparative studies of input modalities (mouse/touch/fich)
- Stress reduction apps for commuters
- Proxemic-aware ambient AR displays
Petrak collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like FORSocialRobots and KodiLL, addressing ethical robotics, interaction design, and ubiquitous computing. His work appears in top venues like IEEE RO-MAN and ACM MUM conferences.
