Carlo De Benedictis
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5
Total Citations
38
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4
About
Carlo De Benedictis is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of soft robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and precision mechanical design. His primary research areas include the development and application of soft pneumatic actuators, particularly McKibben muscles, for safe human-robot interaction and assistive technologies. A key contribution is his investigation into how these compliant actuators can be used to create haptic devices and rehabilitation tools, such as a hand rehabilitation device actuated by a pneumatic muscle and a haptic finger for force feedback. His work also extends to precision engineering, where he has explored kinematic couplings for high-accuracy positioning in laser-cutting machinery. With his most-cited paper, "The Research on Soft Pneumatic Actuators in Italy: Design Solutions and Applications" (16 citations), providing a comprehensive overview of the field, De Benedictis has established a foundation for future work in bio-inspired and human-safe robotics. His research on the "Pneumo-tronic Perturbator" further demonstrates his commitment to studying human postural responses, bridging engineering and biomechanics.
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- 2Pneumo-tronic Perturbator for the Study of Human Postural Responses7 citations · 2019
- 3Hand Rehabilitation Device Actuated by a Pneumatic Muscle6 citations · 2018
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