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Dario Mazzanti is a leading researcher at the intersection of virtual reality (VR), human-robot interaction, and embodied teleoperation. His work focuses on creating intuitive, high-fidelity interfaces that bridge the gap between human perception and remote robotic control. Mazzanti’s major contribution is the development of the Vicarios VR interface, which integrates immersive visual feedback with haptic and sensory cues to enable precise, natural teleoperation. His foundational paper, “Towards a Virtual Reality Interface for Remote Robotic Teleoperation” (2019, 41 citations), and its expanded follow-up, “The Vicarios Virtual Reality Interface for Remote Robotic Teleoperation” (2021, 57 citations), have become key references in the field, demonstrating how VR can enhance operator performance in complex tasks. Beyond teleoperation, Mazzanti explores embodiment and biofeedback, as seen in his work on virtual hand integration in respiratory biofeedback settings (16 citations), which has implications for prosthetics and human-machine interaction. His recent research on gaze-contingent visualization for mixed reality telepresence (2023) pushes the boundaries of real-time 3D scene reconstruction, aiming to deepen immersion and situational awareness. With a growing citation impact and a focus on practical, user-centered design, Mazzanti is shaping the future of remote robotic control and embodied interaction.