Robin Hanson

Robin Hanson is an Associate Professor at the Division of Supply and Operations Management at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on automation in logistics and production systems, including autonomous transport, robotic applications, and materials supply strategies.

• Current Projects: SCALE (Supply Chain Automation), ASIST (Automated Seamless Interfaces), and ELISTAFT (Logistics Interfaces for Autonomous Transport).
• Research Themes: He explores the interoperability of autonomous trucks, human-robot interaction in AGV systems, efficiency in mixed-model assembly, and digital manufacturing trends.
• Publications: Recent work addresses automated loading/unloading systems, kitting strategies, and machine learning applications in robotic bin picking.
• Funding: Projects supported by VINNOVA, Swedish Energy Agency, and Chalmers Area of Advance Transport.
• Collaborations: Works with Mats Johansson, Lars Medbo, Patrik Fager, and Dan Andersson across interdisciplinary teams.