Angelica Morandi

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Angelica Morandi’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction and surgical robotics, with a focus on designing systems that are both emotionally intelligent and clinically safe. Her most cited work, “The huggable” (2009, 51 citations), explores how robotic companions—combining embodiment and computation—can transform pediatric care, raising critical questions about design and therapeutic impact. This foundational contribution positions her as a pioneer in socially assistive robotics for vulnerable populations. Morandi also advanced the field of automated surgery through her 2012 paper “Towards automated surgical robotics,” which introduced a requirements engineering approach to specify intelligent, semi-autonomous surgical robots—moving beyond manual teleoperation toward greater automation. Her work on the SAFROS project further formalized patient safety measures in robotic surgery, offering a methodological framework to ensure reliability in high-stakes clinical settings. With a career bridging compassionate care and technical rigor, Morandi’s research continues to influence how robots can safely and effectively support both patients and surgeons.

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1. 1
   The huggable

   51 citations · 2009
2. 2
   Towards automated surgical robotics: A requirements engineering approach

   36 citations · 2012
3. 3
   A Methodological Framework for the Definition of Patient Safety Measures in Robotic Surgery: The Experience of SAFROS Project

   5 citations · 2012
4. 4
   A Methodological Framework for the Definition of Patient Safety Measures in Robotic Surgery: The Experience of SAFROS Project

   2 citations · 2012

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