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Fabio Espinosa is a leading researcher at the intersection of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and human-robot collaboration for advanced manufacturing. His work centers on enabling intuitive, safe cooperation between human workers and robotic systems in industrial settings, particularly for complex tasks like aircraft assembly. Espinosa’s most impactful contribution is his 2019 paper on using AR glasses not just for assembly guidance, but as a communication tool to orchestrate hybrid human-robot teams, which has garnered 17 citations. He has further advanced the field by demonstrating how VR headsets and Digital Twins can enable real-time, intuitive control of collaborative robots across multiple sites, as shown in his 2022 work on distributed manufacturing. His research also includes foundational work on dynamic obstacle avoidance for mobile robots using machine vision. With a total of 30 citations across his top papers, Espinosa is a key figure in bringing immersive technologies to the factory floor, making him a valuable reference for students and researchers interested in Industrie 4.0, human-robot interaction, and the practical deployment of AR/VR in production.