Gentiane Venture
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, The Nakamura Hajime Eastern Institute, The University of Tokyo, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, University of Genoa, Université de Montpellier, PSA Peugeot Citroën (France), Tokyo University of Agriculture, Bunkyo University
Papers
120
Total Citations
2,481
H-Index
24
About
Gentiane Venture is a pioneering roboticist whose research spans human-robot interaction, robot dynamics, expressive motion, and the biomechanics of anthropomorphic systems. Her work sits at a compelling intersection of robotics engineering and human-centered design, asking not only how robots move, but how they communicate, feel, and integrate meaningfully into human environments. Among her most influential contributions is foundational work on inertial parameter identification for legged and humanoid systems — developing rigorous mathematical frameworks to estimate the mass and dynamic properties of both robots and humans, critical for model-based control and rehabilitation monitoring. Her 2013 and 2016 papers in this domain have collectively amassed nearly 200 citations, reflecting their lasting technical impact. Venture has also emerged as a leading voice on robot expressivity, investigating how robots of varied forms can convey emotion and intent through movement — a theme reinforced by her widely cited 2019 work on expressive motions and her 2017 paper on emotion conveyance through kinematic redundancy. Her 2022 systematic review on quality metrics in human-robot interaction, already drawing 257 citations, signals her growing influence in shaping Industry 5.0 frameworks. A researcher whose curiosity bridges equations and empathy, Venture's work is essential reading for anyone serious about the future of intelligent, socially aware robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 22016 International Symposium on Experimental Robotics240 citations · 2017
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- 5Robot Expressive Motions79 citations · 2019
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