Giacomo Lunghi
Universitat Jaume I, European Organization for Nuclear Research
Papers
12
Total Citations
187
H-Index
8
About
Giacomo Lunghi is a robotics researcher specializing in human-robot interaction, teleoperation systems, and autonomous robotic intervention in hazardous environments. His work sits at a critical intersection of safety engineering, advanced interface design, and applied robotics, with a particular focus on real-world deployments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider complex — one of the most demanding and radioactive environments on Earth. Lunghi's most influential contribution, "Multimodal Human-Robot Interface for Accessible Remote Robotic Interventions in Hazardous Environments" (2019, 66 citations), established a foundational framework for designing intuitive, adaptive interfaces that enable operators — including those without specialized training — to perform complex manipulation and inspection tasks remotely. This work underpins the broader CERNTAURO project, a robotic platform Lunghi helped develop to protect personnel from radiation exposure while maintaining accelerator availability. Beyond teleoperation, his research spans monocular depth estimation for robotic guidance, autonomous relay communication systems, and STEM education through the MiniCERNBot platform. His cumulative citation impact — exceeding 175 citations across a focused body of work — reflects meaningful influence on both academic robotics and practical safety applications. For students interested in applied human-robot systems or hazardous environment robotics, Lunghi's portfolio represents a rare blend of rigorous research and tangible real-world impact.
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- 7LHC Train Control System for Autonomous Inspections and Measurements8 citations · 2018
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- 9Tracking-Based Depth Estimation of Metallic Pieces for Robotic Guidance8 citations · 2018
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