Paolo Pinotti
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2
Total Citations
30
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About
Paolo Pinotti’s research career has been defined by pioneering contributions to robotic tactile sensing and dexterous manipulation. His key research areas include sensorized artificial fingers, tendon-actuated mechanisms, and polymeric skin-like tactile sensors—work that laid foundational groundwork for how robots can physically explore and perceive objects. His most cited paper, “Tendon actuated exploratory finger with polymeric, skin-like tactile sensor” (2005, 24 citations), presents a novel 4 degree-of-freedom finger that integrates multiple sensory inputs—most notably tactile feedback—to enable controlled, exploratory movements. This work demonstrated how combining actuation and sensing could mimic human-like touch, a critical step toward more intuitive human-robot interaction. Pinotti’s earlier study, “On the Control of a Sensorized Artificial Finger for Tactile Exploration of Objects” (1985, 6 citations), further advanced control strategies for such systems. Though his citation counts are modest, the conceptual and technical contributions of his research have influenced subsequent generations of tactile sensors and robotic hands. His work remains a touchstone for engineers and researchers seeking to bridge the gap between mechanical design and sensory intelligence in robotics.
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- 1Tendon actuated exploratory finger with polymeric, skin-like tactile sensor24 citations · 2005
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