Papers
10
Total Citations
218
H-Index
9
About
Luigi Pelliccia is a leading researcher at the intersection of Industry 4.0, virtual reality (VR), and human-robot collaboration. His work focuses on transforming industrial and medical training through immersive digital technologies, particularly by integrating industrial robots as haptic devices to provide realistic force feedback. Pelliccia’s major contributions include pioneering the use of redundant manipulators like the KUKA LBR iiwa for VR-based surgical training, most notably developing the first VR simulator for hip replacement surgery—a breakthrough that addresses the challenge of delivering high, stable forces while maintaining sensitive feedback. His research has garnered significant attention, with his most-cited paper on 3D-factory simulation for participatory design accumulating 51 citations, and his work on haptic VR training for orthopedics collectively cited over 80 times. Beyond surgery, Pelliccia has advanced human-robot cooperation in manufacturing by coupling VR environments with robotic systems, enhancing safety and flexibility. His notable achievements include developing biomechanically-based motion control for digital humans and implementing tactile sensors for adaptive grippers, demonstrating a consistent focus on bridging virtual simulation with real-world physical interaction. Pelliccia’s interdisciplinary approach continues to shape how researchers and practitioners design safer, more effective training and collaborative systems.
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- 4Using Industrial Robots as Haptic Devices for VR-Training22 citations · 2018
- 5HIPS - A Virtual Reality Hip Prosthesis Implantation Simulator18 citations · 2018
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- 8Biomechanically-based motion control for a digital human14 citations · 2011
- 9A Virtual Hip Replacement Surgery Simulator with Realistic Haptic Feedback12 citations · 2018
- 10Multiple-Point Kinematic Control of a Humanoid Robot4 citations · 2010