Federico Manara

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Federico Manara is a leading researcher in the design and actuation of hyper-redundant manipulators, a class of robots defined by their exceptionally high number of degrees of freedom. His work focuses on overcoming the core challenges of these complex systems, particularly through tendon- and cable-driven architectures. Manara’s major contributions include comprehensive reviews of design solutions and actuation strategies for these manipulators, establishing a foundational taxonomy for the field. He has also advanced practical hardware, notably designing a novel torsional stiffener for a cable-driven gear transmission joint, which is critical for long-reach applications. His research demonstrates how hyper-redundancy enables essential capabilities like obstacle avoidance and operation in confined spaces, with direct applications in inspection, minimally invasive surgery, and space exploration. With several highly cited papers published in 2024 and 2025, including a study on structural optimisation for improved payload-to-weight ratios, Manara is rapidly shaping the future of adaptable, high-performance robotic systems.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Tendon-Driven Hyper-Redundant Manipulators: A Review on Design Solutions

   8 citations · 2025
2. 2
   Alternative Solutions to Tendon-Driven Hyper-Redundant Manipulators: A Review on Design and Actuation Strategies

   5 citations · 2025
3. 3
   Design of a torsional stiffener for a cable-driven hyper-redundant robot composed of gear transmission joints

   4 citations · 2024
4. 4
   Structural Optimisation of a Cable-Driven Hyper-Redundant Manipulator^*

   1 citations · 2025

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