Gabriele Randelli

About

Gabriele Randelli’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), autonomous robotics, and tangible user interfaces (TUIs), with a strong focus on making robots more intuitive and effective in high-stakes environments. His most cited work, “Knowledge acquisition through human–robot multimodal interaction” (42 citations), pioneers methods for robots to learn from natural human communication, blending speech, gesture, and touch. Randelli has significantly advanced search and rescue (SAR) robotics, demonstrating how contextual information can improve robot adaptability in harsh, unpredictable settings—a contribution that has shaped real-world emergency response strategies. His comparative studies of tangible interfaces (e.g., motion-sensing and tactile feedback) against conventional joypads and keyboards have formally validated the value of TUIs in robot teleoperation, enhancing operator performance and situational awareness. Randelli also explored security robotics, designing user-friendly patrol systems tailored to specific tasks and environments. His work on “Knowledgeable Talking Robots” and multi-agent behavior composition further showcases his commitment to creating robots that are not only capable but also accessible and communicative. With a career spanning foundational HRI principles and applied robotics, Randelli’s research continues to influence how humans and robots collaborate in critical missions.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Knowledge acquisition through human–robot multimodal interaction

   42 citations · 2012
2. 2
   Improving Search and Rescue Using Contextual Information

   10 citations · 2009
3. 3
   Evaluating tangible paradigms for ground robot teleoperation

   10 citations · 2011
4. 4
   User-friendly security robots

   9 citations · 2011
5. 5
   Give me the control, I can see the robot!

   9 citations · 2009
6. 6
   Operator Performance in Exploration Robotics

   8 citations · 2011
7. 7
   Spatial processes in mobile robot teleoperation

   7 citations · 2009
8. 8
   Tangible interfaces for robot teleoperation

   7 citations · 2011
9. 9
   Knowledgeable Talking Robots

   6 citations · 2013
10. 10
    Multi-agent Behavior Composition through Adaptable Software Architectures and Tangible Interfaces

    5 citations · 2011

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