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About
Elia Gatti’s research lies at the intersection of haptic perception, human–machine interaction, and assistive technology, with a focus on how people sense and control forces in dynamic tasks. In his most-cited work, “Hand-Held Object Force Direction Identification Thresholds at Rest and during Movement” (2010, 21 citations), Gatti established foundational psychophysical thresholds for perceiving force direction in hand-held objects—a critical insight for designing intuitive haptic interfaces and robotic tools. Building on this, he led the development of a Multimodal Guidance System (MGS) that provides real-time robotic assistance for persons with disabilities (PWD) during manual activities such as drawing, coloring, and foam-cutting (2013, 12 citations). This system integrates tactile, visual, and auditory feedback to dynamically guide users’ movements, demonstrating a practical pathway to improving fine motor skills and independence. Gatti’s work bridges sensory science and inclusive design, offering both theoretical benchmarks and deployable solutions. His contributions have been recognized in the haptics and rehabilitation engineering communities, and his research continues to inform the development of adaptive interfaces that empower individuals with motor impairments.
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