Davide De Carli

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Davide De Carli is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, safety, and cooperative manipulation. His research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern robotics: enabling robots to safely and effectively operate alongside humans in real-world environments such as homes, entertainment settings, and collaborative workplaces. His highly cited 2008 paper on physical human-robot interaction — garnering 66 citations — laid important groundwork for understanding the unique dependability, safety, and performance requirements that distinguish social and assistive robots from their traditional industrial counterparts. Rather than prioritizing precision above all else, De Carli's work acknowledges the nuanced trade-offs inherent in designing robots for dynamic human environments. Building on this foundation, his 2009 study on measuring intent during cooperative manipulation — cited 21 times — advanced the field by exploring how robots can interpret and respond to human intentions when jointly handling objects. This has direct implications for assistive technology, particularly in helping individuals manage heavy or unwieldy loads with a robotic partner. Collectively, De Carli's contributions have helped shape the theoretical and practical frameworks guiding the development of safer, more intuitive human-robot collaborative systems.