Angel Ricardo Licona

Laboratoire Ampère, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

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Angel Ricardo Licona is a researcher at the forefront of haptics and human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise in medical training systems. His work centers on developing sophisticated haptic interfaces that enable realistic, hands-on skill acquisition in virtual environments. Licona’s major contribution is the introduction of an energy-based approach for designing passive dual-user haptic training systems, a breakthrough that allows a trainer and trainee to interact through two haptic devices while performing a shared manual task on a virtual object. This framework ensures stability and transparency, making supervised training safer and more effective. His most cited paper, “Applications of Haptics in Medicine” (2019, 12 citations), surveys the transformative potential of tactile feedback in surgical simulation and rehabilitation. With a cumulative impact that continues to grow, Licona’s work is paving the way for next-generation medical education, where practitioners can hone delicate procedures without risk to patients. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of control theory, virtual reality, and medical robotics.