Papers
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Total Citations
385
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About
J.P. Friconneau is a robotics and remote handling engineer whose career has centered on two interconnected domains: advanced robotic systems for nuclear fusion environments and upper-limb exoskeleton technology. Based at CEA-LIST's Interactive Robotics Unit in France, Friconneau has made sustained contributions to the ITER international fusion project, developing inspection and maintenance robotics capable of operating under extreme conditions — including high vacuum, elevated temperatures, and radiation — inside tokamak reactors. His most recognized work in this area includes the Articulated Inspection Arm (AIA), a long-reach manipulator successfully demonstrated on the Tore Supra tokamak, representing a landmark feasibility proof for ITER's in-vessel remote handling strategy. These contributions, spanning design, control architecture, and operational validation, have collectively accumulated over 160 citations across multiple publications. Friconneau also contributed to the field of rehabilitation and assistive robotics through his co-development of ABLE, a transparent upper-limb exoskeleton featuring an innovative screw-and-cable transmission system — his most-cited work with 139 citations. Across both domains, his research reflects a consistent focus on translating novel mechanical and control concepts into functional, real-world robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1ABLE, an innovative transparent exoskeleton for the upper-limb139 citations · 2008
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- 6Development of an ITER relevant inspection robot24 citations · 2008
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