Greet Van de Perre

Greet Van de Perre is a Research Fellow at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the Applied Mechanics Department within the Faculty of Engineering. They are also a postdoctoral researcher in the Federated labs AI and Robotics. Their work focuses on robotics, human-robot interaction, ergonomics, and applications in autism therapy. Van de Perre leads or collaborates on projects like the Brubotics initiative, exploring sustainable robotics and safe control systems for flexible manipulators. They have published extensively in areas such as collaborative robots, ergonomic optimization, and social robotics.

Key research interests include improving human-robot collaboration through ergonomic design, developing energy-efficient robot systems, and advancing social interaction capabilities in robots for therapeutic applications. Notable projects include the design of lightweight cobots with high payload capacity and the exploration of flexible link technologies for enhanced robot performance.

Van de Perre’s recent work emphasizes safe control strategies for industrial and assistive robotics, integrating optimization algorithms and advanced control systems. Their contributions span theoretical advancements and practical applications, including studies in virtual environments and real-world robotic systems. Collaborations with interdisciplinary teams highlight their commitment to bridging robotics engineering with human-centric design.