ROBERTO RAFFAELI

Roberto Raffaeli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sciences and Methods of Engineering at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His research focuses on Industry 4.0 technologies, robotics, CAD/CAM systems, and human-centric engineering solutions. He specializes in digital twin implementations, additive manufacturing optimization, and virtual prototyping for robotic cells. His work emphasizes integrating human factors into machine design through standards like AutomationML.

Key research areas include:

• Robotics control and path optimization
• Additive manufacturing process characterization
• Virtual commissioning methodologies
• Extended Reality (XR) applications in industry
• Human-machine interaction design

His recent studies address challenges in:

• Positioning error compensation in industrial robots
• Cost-effective vision-guided systems
• CAD model enrichment for assembly planning
• Sustainability in ceramic manufacturing

Raffaeli leads the X-in-the-Loop Simulation Lab, focusing on real-time data exchange between virtual and physical systems. His research bridges transdisciplinary engineering challenges with practical industrial applications.