Matteo Russo

Matteo Russo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and an Associate Researcher at Rolls-Royce UTC, University of Nottingham. His research focuses on novel robot designs, particularly in continuum robots, parallel robots, and their applications in healthcare and aerospace. He teaches courses such as Robot Mechanics (MSc in Mechatronics) and Applied Mechanics (BSc in Energy Engineering), emphasizing analytical and numerical tools for robotic system evaluation. His work spans industrial and medical robotics, including driver monitoring systems, neurosurgery-assisting devices, and rehabilitation exoskeletons. He actively supervises BSc/MSc theses and welcomes PhD/postdoctoral candidates interested in robotics innovation.

Research interests include design optimization, mechanism synthesis, and advanced actuation techniques. He collaborates on projects like the L-CADEL elbow-assisting device and the LARMbot humanoid, reflecting expertise in modular robotics and prototyping. His lab work involves developing wearable systems for respiration monitoring and robotic solutions for confined environments.

Key contributions include studies on tendon-driven systems, continuum robot dynamics, and human-robot interaction. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches, bridging mechanical engineering with biomedical and aerospace applications.