Arash Ajoudani

Arash Ajoudani is a tenured Senior Researcher and Principal Investigator at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), where he directs the Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction (HRI²) laboratory. He holds affiliations with the European Lab for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) and leads joint labs like R4M (Robotics for Manufacturing) and JOiiNT. His research bridges:

• Physical human-robot interaction
• Mobile manipulation
• Adaptive control systems
• Assistive and tele-robotics

He coordinates flagship projects including ERC grants (Ergo-Lean, Real-Move), Horizon Europe initiatives (Tornado), and industrial collaborations. His awards include the IEEE RAS Early Career Award 2021, KUKA Innovation Award 2018, and multiple best paper recognitions at top robotics conferences.

As an editor, he serves the International Journal of Robotics Research (IJRR) and IEEE RAS committees, driving advancements in collaborative automation and human-centered AI.