Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics

Description

Research focuses on the development of advanced biomechanical devices to support, assist, or rehabilitate human movement. This includes the design of active and passive exoskeletons, the analysis of human-robot interaction, and the integration of motion capture and analysis systems to model biomechanics and optimize ergonomics, comfort, and performance.
Technology transfer activities include collaborations with companies and clinical centers, field trials and development of prototypes. The goal is to transform scientific results into solutions that can be used in industry, rehabilitation, and the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

Evaluating the use of upper limbs exoskeletons for screwing operations (Vitality project)

Publications

M. Forlini, F. Neri, M. Ciccarelli, G. Palmieri, M. Callegari: “Experimental implementation of skeleton tracking for collision avoidance in collaborative robotics”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2024, 134(1-2), pp. 57–73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-14104-7
C. Scoccia, S. Terlizzi, S. Tonelli, D. Costa, G. Palmieri: “Test Methods for Passive Exoskeletons for Manufacturing Applications”, Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics, 2024, 33 SPAR, pp. 81–86. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76428-8_16
S. Tonelli, S. Terlizzi, C. Scoccia, S. Spinsante, G. Palmieri: “Evaluating the Potential of Passive Exoskeletons in Modern Industries: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact on User Well-Being and Efficiency”, Mechanisms and Machine Science, 2024, 157 MMS, pp. 565–573. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-59257-7_56
M. Capecci, E. Andrenelli, A. Bajrami, A. Umbrico, G. Cortellessa: “Integration of Commercial Wearable Sensors and Social Robots into an Edge-Fog-Cloud Architecture to Support Rehabilitation Practice”, Lecture Notes in Bioengineering, 2024, pp. 253–265. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77318-1_17
G. Chiriatti, L. Carbonari, M.G. Ceravolo, M. Millevolte, G. Palmieri: “A Robot-Assisted Framework for Rehabilitation Practices: Implementation and Experimental Results”, Sensors, 2023, 23(17), 7652. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23177652

Staff

Prof. Giacomo Palmieri
Tel. +39 071 220 4748
E-mail: g.palmieri@staff.univpm.it

Cecilia Scoccia
E-mail: c.scoccia@staff.univpm.it