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A. Gandelli’s research career has been dedicated to advancing the field of intelligent sensors and analog processing electronics, with a particular focus on piezoelectric tactile sensors for robotics. His work addresses the critical challenge of enabling robots to perceive and interact with their environment through sophisticated touch-sensing capabilities. Gandelli’s most influential contribution, “Charge amplifiers for piezoelectric sensors” (2002, 22 citations), provides a foundational theoretical and experimental analysis of the analog circuitry essential for extracting accurate signals from these sensors. This work, along with his studies on silicon-based strategies to enhance sensor performance and the integration of analog processing in intelligent robotic systems, has helped define the design principles for high-reliability tactile sensors. By bridging the gap between sensor physics and practical electronics, Gandelli’s research has directly supported the development of more responsive and accurate robotic systems. His early experimental work on contact forces (1993) further demonstrates a sustained commitment to understanding the fundamental mechanics of sensor interfaces. For students and researchers, Gandelli’s body of work offers a clear roadmap for designing the analog front-end that is crucial for modern, high-performance sensing in robotics.