Dario Antonelli

Dario Antonelli is a Tenured Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP). He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center J-Tech@PoliTO and has been active in research and teaching since 2003.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Department: Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP)
• Research Affiliations: J-Tech@PoliTO

Research interests focus on Automation and Robotics, particularly Human-Robot Collaboration in industrial domains. His work bridges Industry 4.0 with Educational Technologies, addressing sustainability, inclusivity, and smart manufacturing systems through Machine Learning, Human-Centered Design, and Collaborative Robots.

Teaching and Training Projects include leadership roles in Erasmus+ initiatives like ICoLearn (2023-2026) and MAESTRO (2019-2022), focusing on Blended Learning, Virtual Reality education, and Industry 4.0 pedagogy. He teaches Mechanical Technology and Production Systems at graduate and undergraduate levels.

• ICoLearn: Digital Transformation & Sustainable Growth
• JANUS: VR-Based Robotics Education
• MAESTRO: Sustainable Industry 4.0 Training
• TIPHYS: Social Network Doctoral Education

Publications span AI applications in assembly, Digital Twins for mobile manipulators, Blended Learning frameworks, and inclusive manufacturing practices. His work appears in journals like Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, CIRP Annals, and Sustainability.

Research Projects include EU-funded CO-DESNET, corporate agreements with KIRON, and regional initiatives like ADIUVARE (2011-2013) and AMICO (2010-2012), focusing on collaborative demand networks, adaptive welding cells, and healthcare process innovation.