Renato Vidoni
Papers
82
Total Citations
3,194
H-Index
29
About
Renato Vidoni is a prominent robotics and automation researcher whose work spans trajectory planning, human-robot collaboration, energy optimization, and agricultural robotics. Based at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, his contributions have profoundly shaped modern industrial robotics and the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0. Vidoni's foundational work in trajectory and path planning—including his widely referenced 2015 overview (427 citations) and earlier experimental validations of time-jerk algorithms—established critical frameworks for efficient, smooth robotic motion. His 2012 review on trajectory planning in robotics (139 citations) remains a key reference for researchers and practitioners alike. A significant thread of his research addresses human-robot collaboration, where he has authored multiple highly cited studies examining safety, ergonomics, and workstation design. His 2020 systematic literature review on safety and ergonomics in collaborative robotics (404 citations) highlights the profound workplace transformations driven by cyber-physical production systems. Complementing this, his energy-saving optimization review (207 citations) underscores his commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. With over 1,800 cumulative citations across his top works, Vidoni's research offers both theoretical rigor and practical guidance, making him an indispensable voice in the design of safer, smarter, and more efficient human-centered robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Path Planning and Trajectory Planning Algorithms: A General Overview427 citations · 2015
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- 3A Review on Energy-Saving Optimization Methods for Robotic and Automatic Systems207 citations · 2017
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- 5Trajectory Planning in Robotics139 citations · 2012
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