Leonardo Lanari

Leonardo Lanari is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering (DIAG) of Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on robotics, particularly humanoid motion generation, model predictive control, and nonlinear control systems. He has contributed to advancements in gait stability, underactuated robotics, and remote robotic experiments through the REAL Lab.

• PhD in Systems Engineering from Sapienza University
• Visiting Scholar at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Research Interests
Robotics (humanoid locomotion, flexible manipulators, underactuated systems), control theory (MPC, robust control), and large-scale system control. His work integrates geometric approaches with practical robotic implementations.

Recent Article Trends
Focus on model predictive control for humanoid stability, stair navigation, and cooperative transportation systems. 2025 studies emphasize feasibility-driven motion planning in complex environments.

Scientific Awards

• 2020 IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine Best Paper Award

Teaching & Grants
Teaches Control Systems and Multivariable Feedback Control at Sapienza. Has developed courses on underactuated robots and control problems in robotics. Involved in grants for healthcare AI platforms like CADUCEO and humanoid applications in aircraft manufacturing.

Labs & Teams
Membro del Robotics Lab at DIAG. Collaborates with international institutions including MIT, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Airbus on humanoid robotic projects.