Victor Zappi
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Victor Zappi is a leading researcher at the intersection of music technology, human-computer interaction, and robotics. His work explores how robotic systems can serve as expressive musical instruments, fundamentally rethinking the relationship between performer and machine. In his highly influential paper "Music expression with a robot manipulator used as a bidirectional tangible interface" (2012), Zappi pioneered the use of robot manipulators as bidirectional tangible interfaces—systems that not only produce sound but also provide precise haptic feedback to the performer. This breakthrough allows musicians to feel the instrument's response in real time, creating a deeply embodied and intuitive performance experience. Though his most-cited work has accumulated 8 citations, its conceptual impact is far greater, inspiring a new generation of researchers to explore robotic haptics in musical expression. Zappi’s contributions bridge engineering and artistry, demonstrating how robotic technologies can expand the creative possibilities of sound and interaction. His work remains essential reading for anyone interested in the future of digital musical instruments and human-robot collaboration in the arts.
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