Papers
30
Total Citations
1,042
H-Index
15
About
Luca Tonin is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), robotics, and assistive technology, whose work has fundamentally advanced the prospects for independence among people with severe motor disabilities. Over more than a decade, Tonin has been instrumental in translating BCI technology from controlled laboratory settings into real-world applications, demonstrating that individuals with conditions such as tetraplegia and ALS can mentally control complex robotic systems, including telepresence robots and mind-driven wheelchairs. His most celebrated contributions include early proof-of-concept studies showing motor-disabled users navigating telepresence robots through extended, demanding environments — work that has collectively garnered hundreds of citations, with his top papers alone exceeding 180 and 165 citations respectively. Tonin has consistently championed shared-control frameworks, recognizing that blending human intention with robotic intelligence dramatically improves usability and safety. His 2020 review of noninvasive brain-machine interfaces provided the field with an authoritative synthesis of the state of the art. More recently, his research into shared intelligence systems and BMI-driven wheelchairs reflects a commitment to closing the gap between technology and genuine clinical deployment, making him an essential voice in the future of neurotechnology and assistive robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 3Brain-controlled telepresence robot by motor-disabled people136 citations · 2011
- 4The role of shared-control in BCI-based telepresence123 citations · 2010
- 5Noninvasive Brain–Machine Interfaces for Robotic Devices66 citations · 2020
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- 8A BCI Teleoperated Museum Robotic Guide31 citations · 2009
- 9A hybrid BCI for enhanced control of a telepresence robot29 citations · 2013
- 10Shared Intelligence for Robot Teleoperation via BMI28 citations · 2022