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Manuel Catalano

Coordinator

Manuel G. Catalano is a researcher at IIT and fellow at the University of Pisa and Mayo Clinic. He works on soft robotics, prosthetics, and human-robot interaction. He leads EU projects and co-founded qbrobotics and the Natural Machine Motion Initiative. He is JOiiNT LAB coordinator.

Antonio Bicchi

PI

Antonio Bicchi is a Professor at the University of Pisa and Senior Scientist at IIT. He leads research in robotics, AI, and human-machine interaction. Founder of qbrobotics and the Natural Machine Motion Initiative, he has contributed to soft robotics and autonomous systems. He is an IEEE Fellow and has received several international awards for his scientific impact and leadership in robotics research. 

 

 

Manuel Barbarossa

Manuel Barbarossa is Senior Technician in the Soft Robotics for Human Cooperation & Rehabilitation group at IIT, CRIS@SanQuirico, Genoa. He supports research, development, and operations for soft robotics systems.

Francesca Negrello

Francesca Negrello is Senior Technician at IIT Genoa, working with the Soft Robotics for Human Cooperation & Rehabilitation group at CRIS@SanQuirico. She holds a PhD in Robotic Bioengineering and manages the JOiiNT LAB for tech transfer.

Research

  • Partner Team members major expertise

    Partner team members at IIT CRIS have expertise in robotics, AI, soft robotics, mechatronics, human-robot interaction, and biomedical engineering. They collaborate on research and technology transfer to innovate in service, rehabilitation, and autonomous robotic systems.

  • Main Science & Technologies activities

    CRIS develops robotic systems tested in realistic indoor/outdoor labs. Key research includes humanoid robotics (iCub), perception, dynamic interaction control, event-driven vision, soft robotics, and service & rehabilitation robotics in collaboration with industry.