PRATTICHIZZO DOMENICO

Prof. Domenico Prattichizzo holds the position of Full Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Siena. His research focuses on advanced robotics, human-robot interaction, and biomedical engineering applications, with a strong emphasis on haptic feedback systems, soft robotics, and assistive technologies.

He leads educational activities in control systems, robotics, and biotechnological engineering, contributing to the university’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. His work bridges robotics with healthcare, developing wearable devices for rehabilitation and neuromodulation solutions for neurological disorders.

Key research areas include:

• Design of soft and rigid robotic grippers
• Haptic interfaces for teleoperation and human augmentation
• Neural control of robotic limbs for tetraplegia patients
• Wearable exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation
• Sensory substitution devices for time perception

Recent publications emphasize innovations in collaborative robotics, tactile feedback systems, and biomedical applications, with a focus on safety, adaptability, and human-centric design.

His contributions to robotics education include developing open-source toolboxes and resources for undergraduate and graduate students.