Ana Arduengo

Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial

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Ana Arduengo is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on whole-body teleoperation and motion transfer. Her work addresses the critical challenge of enabling robots to fluidly and safely replicate complex human movements, a key step toward deploying robots in human-shared environments for tasks like manufacturing and healthcare. Her most cited paper, "Human to robot whole-body motion transfer" (2021), has garnered 18 citations and presents a framework for mapping a human operator’s full-body motion to a mobile manipulator, ensuring safe physical interaction. This builds on her earlier foundational work, "A Robot Teleoperation Framework for Human Motion Transfer" (2019, 5 citations), which established a robust system for transferring human motion to a robot while prioritizing safety. Arduengo’s contributions are pivotal for automating intricate manipulation tasks, bridging the gap between human dexterity and robotic precision. Her research not only advances teleoperation but also lays the groundwork for intuitive, human-like robot control, making her a notable figure in the field of robotics and human-robot collaboration.