Papers
18
Total Citations
698
H-Index
11
About
Olivier Piccin is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans two interconnected domains: medical robotics and soft robotics. His early career established him as a leading voice in CT-guided robotic interventions, where he developed a series of innovative systems designed to assist clinicians during percutaneous procedures. From the CTBot and parallel robotic platforms to force-feedback teleoperation devices, Piccin consistently addressed the unique challenges of operating within the strict constraints of computed tomography environments — work that has collectively garnered hundreds of citations and demonstrated real clinical relevance. His 2008 patient-mounted robotic platform (74 citations) and haptic-feedback needle insertion device (48 citations) remain notable contributions to interventional radiology robotics. In parallel, Piccin has made a significant mark in the rapidly evolving field of soft robotics. His 2018 review, "Soft Robots Manufacturing," has become a landmark reference with over 334 citations, offering a comprehensive survey of design and fabrication approaches for compliant robotic systems. His 2023 perspective piece further cements his role as a thoughtful chronicler of the field's trajectory. Together, his contributions reflect a career dedicated to pushing robotics into challenging, human-centered environments where adaptability and precision are paramount.
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Top Papers
- 1Soft Robots Manufacturing: A Review334 citations · 2018
- 2A Patient-Mounted Robotic Platform for CT-Scan Guided Procedures74 citations · 2008
- 3Perspective for soft robotics: the field’s past and future50 citations · 2023
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- 10Assumed-Mode-Based Dynamic Model for Cable Robots with Non-straight Cables13 citations · 2017