Claudio Castellini

Claudio Castellini is a Professor of Medical Robotics at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), leading the Assistive Intelligent Robotics (AIROB) Lab. He holds a dual role as Deputy Dean for Public Relations and Communication in the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on rehabilitation robotics, human-machine interfaces, and machine learning applications in biomedical engineering. Castellini obtained his Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Genoa and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh. Prior to FAU, he served as a senior researcher and lab leader at the German Aerospace Centre's Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.

His work emphasizes assistive robotic systems for the disabled, including prosthetic control, exoskeletons, and neural interfaces. He has co-authored over 160 scientific papers and leads projects at regional, national, and European levels. Castellini is actively involved in editorial roles for journals like IEEE Transactions on Neuro-engineering and Rehabilitation and serves on the board of the International Consortium of Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR). His research spans innovation in prosthetic control algorithms, wearable robotics, and clinical applications of robotics in neurorehabilitation.

Key publications include advancements in LSTM-based grip strength prediction, impedance-controlled orthoses, and spinal cord-computer interfaces for paralyzed hand control. His lab’s AIROB innovations aim to bridge clinical needs with robotic solutions, emphasizing user-centric design. Castellini’s contributions also include open-source hardware development and collaborations on neurorobotic interfaces, such as ultrasound-based control systems. He actively engages in public outreach and interdisciplinary research, fostering connections between engineering and clinical practice.