Cristian SECCHI

Cristian Secchi is a Full Professor in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His research focuses on robotics, control systems, and human-robot collaboration with an emphasis on safety, automation, and industrial applications. He teaches courses such as Industrial and Collaborative Robotics and Control of Robotic Systems.

Research Interests:

• Design and implementation of control architectures for collaborative robots.
• Development of safe human-robot interaction frameworks compliant with ISO/TS 15066 standards.
• Integration of AI (e.g., large language models) into robotic motion planning.
• Autonomous systems for urban environments and surgical robotics.

Publications highlight advancements in:

• Energy-efficient trajectory planning.
• Adaptive control strategies for uncertain environments.
• Multimodal human-robot communication.
• Diagnosis of mechanical systems via signal analysis.

He leads the ARSControl research group and actively contributes to evolving production systems through smart modular technologies. His work bridges theoretical control frameworks with practical industrial and medical applications.