Papers
137
Total Citations
3,952
H-Index
34
About
Loredana Zollo is a distinguished robotics and bioengineering researcher whose work spans biomechatronic design, rehabilitation robotics, and robot control. She is perhaps best known for her pioneering contributions to anthropomorphic artificial hand design, captured in her highly cited 2007 paper (330 citations), which laid foundational principles for prosthetic and humanoid robotic applications by closely mimicking natural human finger motion. Her earlier theoretical and experimental work on compliance control and PD control with gravity compensation for elastic-joint robots (2004–2005, totaling over 365 citations) established her as a leading voice in advanced robot control theory. Zollo has made significant strides in stroke rehabilitation, demonstrating that transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation paired with robotic therapy can meaningfully improve upper limb recovery, and developing quantitative metrics for evaluating motor control in robot-aided rehabilitation. Her interdisciplinary reach extends into tactile sensing, including surveys on slip detection and reviews of microfabricated tactile sensors, reflecting her commitment to bridging robotics and biomedical technology. Her work on learning by demonstration for assistive robotics further highlights her vision for intelligent, patient-centered systems. With multiple papers exceeding 100 citations, Zollo's research continues to shape the future of rehabilitative and assistive robotics worldwide.
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- 5The passive stiffness of the wrist and forearm121 citations · 2012
- 6Methods and Sensors for Slip Detection in Robotics: A Survey106 citations · 2020
- 7Microfabricated Tactile Sensors for Biomedical Applications: A Review104 citations · 2014
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