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A. Romiti’s research career has been defined by pioneering contributions to robotic manipulation and precision measurement, with a particular focus on dexterous grasping and cooperative robotic systems. His most cited work, “Force and moment measurement on a robotic assembly hand” (1992, 21 citations), established foundational methods for integrating tactile sensing into robotic grippers, enabling more delicate and adaptive assembly tasks. Romiti also advanced the field of underactuated mechanisms with “Multi-Fingered Robot Hand with Very Simple Actuation and Control” (1991, 8 citations), demonstrating that complex manipulation could be achieved with minimal mechanical complexity—a concept that continues to influence modern soft robotics and prosthetic design. His exploration of parallel manipulators for cooperative deburring (1992, 8 citations) highlighted the potential for multiple robots to work in concert on industrial finishing tasks, improving both precision and safety. Though his later work on a spherical robot wrist (1993) and dynamic six-component force measurement (1988) garnered fewer citations, these studies contributed to the broader understanding of manipulator kinematics and sensor calibration. Romiti’s legacy lies in bridging theoretical kinematics with practical, sensor-rich robotic hands, laying groundwork for today’s force-controlled and collaborative robots.