Riccardo Palmarini

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Riccardo Palmarini is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, augmented reality (AR), and advanced manufacturing. His work focuses on designing intuitive interfaces that bridge the gap between human operators and collaborative robots, particularly in flexible production environments. Palmarini’s most cited paper, “Designing an AR interface to improve trust in Human-Robots collaboration” (2018, 55 citations), addresses a critical barrier to Industry 4.0 adoption: operator trust. By developing AR overlays that visualize robot intent and safety zones, he demonstrated how augmented feedback can reduce cognitive load and enhance cooperation in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing. This contribution is foundational for moving beyond traditional caged robots toward truly collaborative workspaces. Beyond this landmark study, Palmarini’s broader research explores digital twin integration, human factors engineering, and real-time decision support systems. His work has been instrumental in shaping how AR can make human-robot teams safer, more efficient, and more trusted—a key enabler for the factories of the future.