Manuel Beschi
National Research Council, University of Brescia, Tecnologie Avanzate (Italy), Institute of Intelligent Industrial Systems and Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing, Italian Resuscitation Council, National Institute of Industrial Technology, Construction Technologies Institute, Brescia University
Papers
56
Total Citations
1,062
H-Index
22
About
Manuel Beschi is a robotics researcher whose work spans industrial robot dynamics, human-robot collaboration, and intelligent motion planning. His most significant contributions lie in advancing the fidelity of robot models and the safety of autonomous systems operating alongside humans. Beschi has made particularly influential strides in friction modeling for industrial manipulators, demonstrating that thermal effects cause substantial, predictable changes in joint friction during operation. His polynomial and double-exponential models, developed across several studies and accumulating over 130 combined citations, allow practitioners to achieve more accurate dynamic identification without requiring dedicated temperature sensors — a practically valuable insight for real-world deployment. In motion planning and control, his predictive inverse kinematics framework (75 citations) introduced task-scaling techniques that elegantly handle kinematic constraints on redundant manipulators in real time. His MPC-based human-robot collaboration framework and safety-aware time-optimal planning work extend this expertise toward human-aware environments, addressing the pressing challenge of integrating robots safely into shared workspaces. Beyond core robotics theory, Beschi has contributed to applied systems including gesture-based programming interfaces and vision-guided deburring cells, reflecting a commitment to bridging research with industrial practice. With over 440 total citations across his top works, his research meaningfully shapes both the theoretical foundations and practical implementation of modern industrial robotics.
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- 3Friction modeling with temperature effects for industrial robot manipulators51 citations · 2015
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- 9Modelling the temperature in joint friction of industrial manipulators35 citations · 2017
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