Ramona Fagiani

Sapienza University of Rome, Université de Lyon

Papers

Total Citations

162

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About

Ramona Fagiani is a leading researcher in the field of tactile perception and haptic sensing, with a primary focus on the mechanics of human touch. Her work bridges mechanical engineering and neuroscience to understand how the fingertip interacts with surfaces during exploration. Her most influential contribution is the 2011 paper "Tactile perception by friction induced vibrations," which has garnered 156 citations and established a foundational framework for analyzing how friction-generated vibrations enable the brain to identify textures and objects. In her earlier 2010 work, "Dynamic Analysis of Surface Scanning for Tactile Perception," Fagiani explored the coordinated dynamics between the hand and brain during haptic exploration, emphasizing how sliding a fingertip across a surface activates subcutaneous receptors. This research has profound implications for developing haptic technologies, including prosthetic limbs and virtual reality interfaces. Fagiani’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining rigorous dynamic analysis with insights into human sensory processing. Her contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of tactile perception, making her a key figure in the development of biomimetic tactile sensors and human-machine interaction systems.