Dr.-Ing. Sri Kolla

Lecture | The Trust Factor: Why Human-Technology Collaboration Works?

This talk explores how humans and advanced technologies can work as real partners in manufacturing. The talk presents concrete examples using cobots, augmented reality, and extended reality in manufacturing. The talk aims at demystifying how digital assistance can enhance safety, learning, and flexibility on the shop floor, while keeping people central to decision-making, continuous improvement.

Short CV:
Sri Kolla is an assistant professor at the University of Twente, Netherlands, where he works on human-centered manufacturing with a focus on Industry 4.0 and Industry5.0. His research concentrates on physical and cognitive assistance systems that enhance worker wellbeing and performance in modern production environments.