Papers
91
Total Citations
2,309
H-Index
22
About
Philippe Fraisse is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans human-robot interaction, robotic manipulation, exoskeleton systems, and biomechanics. Based at the University of Montpellier and LIRMM (Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier), he has made foundational contributions to the field of collaborative and assistive robotics. Fraisse's most influential work, "Collaborative Manufacturing with Physical Human-Robot Interaction" (2016), has garnered over 569 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in safe and effective human-robot collaboration. His research on the ABLE exoskeleton demonstrated meaningful ergonomic benefits for automotive workers (176 citations), bridging the gap between laboratory robotics and real-world industrial application. He has also pioneered techniques for robotic manipulation of deformable objects such as cables, developing innovative Fourier-series shape parameterization and environmental contact strategies that address challenges humans solve intuitively. Beyond manipulation, Fraisse has contributed to biomechanical modeling, center-of-mass estimation for humanoid robots and humans, dual quaternion-based robot control, and minimally invasive surgical robotics. His diverse body of work, spanning over a decade of high-impact publications, reflects a consistent commitment to making robots more capable, safe, and genuinely useful alongside humans.
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Top Papers
- 1Collaborative manufacturing with physical human–robot interaction569 citations · 2016
- 2Ergonomic contribution of ABLE exoskeleton in automotive industry176 citations · 2014
- 3Dual-arm robotic manipulation of flexible cables124 citations · 2018
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- 8Estimation of the Center of Mass: From Humanoid Robots to Human Beings63 citations · 2009
- 9A unified multimodal control framework for human–robot interaction56 citations · 2015
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