Marianna Ciccarelli
Papers
9
Total Citations
126
H-Index
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About
Marianna Ciccarelli is a prominent researcher specializing in human-robot collaboration (HRC), collaborative robotics, and human-centered design for manufacturing systems. Working at the intersection of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 paradigms, her research addresses one of modern manufacturing's most pressing challenges: enabling seamless, safe, and ergonomically sound cooperation between human workers and robotic systems. Ciccarelli's most significant contributions include developing systematic design methodologies that place human needs at the forefront of robotic system integration. Her 2022 work on improving physical ergonomics in HRC (32 citations) and her human-oriented design framework (26 citations) established influential approaches for manufacturing engineers seeking to balance safety, productivity, and worker wellbeing. Her multi-criteria design method, balancing ergonomics, flexibility, and safety considerations, further demonstrates her holistic perspective on HRC challenges. A recurring application domain in her research is artisanal manufacturing, particularly shoe polishing, where she has pioneered cobot-assisted processes enhanced by virtual reality and human-in-the-loop methodologies (24 citations). Her work on skeleton tracking for real-time collision avoidance highlights her commitment to practical implementation alongside theoretical frameworks. With over 125 cumulative citations, Ciccarelli's research meaningfully advances worker-centric automation in contemporary manufacturing environments.
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Top Papers
- 1A system to improve the physical ergonomics in Human-Robot Collaboration32 citations · 2022
- 2A human-oriented design process for collaborative robotics26 citations · 2022
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- 7Design of a Human-Robot Collaborative System: Methodology and Case Study7 citations · 2021
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