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International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics

International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (IJHFE)

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  • Role-based interaction in human-cobot collaboration: implications for cognitive ergonomics and co-creative work in Industry 5.0   Order a copy of this article
    by Wanheng Zhong, Sakol Teeravarunyou 
    Abstract: This study examines how role-based interaction in mixed-initiative human-robot collaboration influences cognitive and experiential outcomes within the context of Industry 5.0, where human-centred and co-creative systems are increasingly emphasised. Thirty participants performed an embodied drawing task under three counterbalanced conditions: human-led, robot-led, and co-creative (shared control). Results indicate that robot-led interaction improves task alignment, while human-led and co-creative modes foster greater cognitive exploration. Participation remains stable across conditions, suggesting preserved sense of agency. The co-creative condition also enables more efficient temporal coordination. These findings suggest that coordination efficiency, rather than control distribution alone, is a key determinant of interaction quality. The study contributes to understanding how role-based interaction shapes performance and experience in human-robot co-creation, with implications for the design of human-centred collaborative systems.
    Keywords: role based interaction; human cobot collaboration; mixed initiative interaction; sense of agency; cognitive ergonomics; Industry 5.0.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHFE.2026.10079948
     

 

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