Papers
16
Total Citations
325
H-Index
9
About
Dr. Marta Niccolini is a pioneering roboticist whose work spans surgical robotics, construction automation, and human-robot interaction. Her most impactful contributions center on single-port laparoscopy (SPL), where she led the development of the SPRINT (Single-Port lapaRoscopy bimaNual roboT) system—a novel master-slave platform featuring two high-dexterity 6-DOF robotic arms and a stereoscopic camera. Her research on this system, including its mechanical design, real-time control architecture, and path-tracking capabilities, has garnered over 55 citations for her seminal 2012 paper and 39 for her 2013 preliminary experience study. Beyond surgery, Dr. Niccolini has advanced construction robotics with a highly cited 2018 state-of-the-art review (68 citations) and developed a wearable haptic controller for teleoperating demolition machines, improving operator feedback. Her work also extends to neurosurgery, where she assessed a lightweight robotic platform for ventriculostomy, and to agricultural automation, designing path-tracking controllers for rough terrain. With a total of over 300 citations across her top papers, Dr. Niccolini’s interdisciplinary research demonstrates a consistent focus on enhancing precision, safety, and dexterity in robotic systems, making her a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery and field robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 4Design of a Compact Robotic Manipulator for Single-Port Laparoscopy34 citations · 2014
- 5A Novel Wearable Haptic Controller for Teleoperating Robotic Platforms26 citations · 2017
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- 9Path-Tracking Controller for Tracked Mobile Robot on Rough Terrain12 citations · 2019
- 10Computer guidance system for single-incision bimanual robotic surgery6 citations · 2012