Frédéric Colledani

Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives, Laboratoire d'Intégration des Systèmes et des Technologies

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Total Citations

190

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About

Frédéric Colledani is a pioneering researcher in the fields of collaborative robotics (cobotics) and industrial ergonomics, with a focus on human-robot comanipulation and force amplification. His most impactful work, the 2014 study on the ABLE exoskeleton in the automotive industry, has garnered 176 citations, demonstrating its significant influence on the design of wearable robotic systems that reduce physical strain on workers. Colledani’s key contributions include addressing critical stability and passivity issues in robots operating in varying-impedance environments, as explored in his 2010 papers on identification and experimentation, as well as stability margins. He also tackled the challenge of overcoming human force amplification limitations in comanipulation tasks, proposing solutions for efficient cobotic implementation. By bridging theoretical control challenges with practical industrial applications, Colledani has advanced the safe and effective integration of robots alongside human workers. His work remains essential reading for students and researchers interested in ergonomic exoskeletons, passive robot control, and the future of human-robot collaboration in manufacturing.