Giovanni Spagnoletti
Papers
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Total Citations
434
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About
Giovanni Spagnoletti is a pioneer in wearable assistive robotics, specializing in soft supernumerary limbs and haptic interfaces for rehabilitation and human augmentation. His most influential work centers on the development of the **Soft-SixthFinger**, a wearable robotic extra-finger controlled via electromyographic (EMG) signals, designed to restore grasping function in chronic stroke patients. This device, detailed in his highly cited 2016 paper (132 citations), uses an underactuated modular structure worn on the paretic forearm to compensate for lost hand function. Spagnoletti’s contributions extend to integrating soft robotics with mobile arm supports, creating systems that not only compensate for impairments but also aid in rehabilitation. His research on EMG control interfaces (74 citations) enables intuitive motion and compliance regulation of supernumerary fingers, while his work on wearable haptics (27 citations) explores rendering pressure and textures in immersive VR environments. With over 400 cumulative citations, Spagnoletti’s innovations bridge soft robotics, neural control, and human-machine interaction, offering transformative solutions for individuals with mobility impairments. His designs emphasize wearability, lightweight materials, and user-centered functionality, positioning him as a leading figure in assistive technology and human augmentation.
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- 7Soft wearable assistive robotics: exosuits and supernumerary limbs24 citations · 2018
- 8A Wearable Haptic Ring for the Control of Extra Robotic Fingers12 citations · 2017
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