Giuseppe Quaglia

Giuseppe Quaglia is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as a Member of the Interdepartmental Center PIC4SeR (PoliTO Interdepartmental Center for Service Robotics). He holds additional roles as the Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Coordinator and Director of the Japan Hub. His academic career spans numerous PhD and Master's programs at both the Polytechnic University of Turin and the University of Genoa.

Professor Quaglia's research spans a wide range of topics in applied mechanics, robotics, and sustainable engineering. His primary research interests include service robotics for healthcare, precision agriculture, cultural heritage, and search/rescue operations; assistive devices for disabled individuals; pneumatic actuators and soft robotics; electronic parking brake systems; and human-robot interaction. His work strongly aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas of health, clean energy, innovation, and responsible consumption.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of robotics, particularly in assistive technologies (wheelchairs, rehabilitation devices), agricultural robotics (AGRIMARO.Q), and novel actuator designs (PAL-HAND.Q). The research shows consistent innovation in making robotic systems more accessible, sustainable, and user-friendly.

• Best Paper Award from IFToMM Italy (2016)
• First Prize in the Technical Paper Award IHTC 2017
• Multiple Best Paper/Research Awards from RAAD, IFToMM, and I4SDG conferences (2018-2022)
• CERTIFICATE EDITOR'S CHOICE ARTICLES, Machines 2021

Professor Quaglia actively supervises PhD students working on cutting-edge robotics projects, while also leading numerous research projects including PAL-HAND, TWIN-IT-ROMANS, MoviWE.Q, and AGRITECH. His work bridges academic research with real-world applications through collaborations with industry partners and commercial contracts.