Federico Parietti
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dolby (United States)
Papers
12
Total Citations
790
H-Index
11
About
Federico Parietti is a pioneer in the field of human augmentation and wearable robotics, best known for creating Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SRL)—extra robotic arms and legs that attach to the human body to enhance physical capabilities. His groundbreaking work demonstrates how the central nervous system can adapt to additional limbs, enabling new forms of human-machine collaboration. Parietti’s major contributions include developing SRL for aircraft fuselage assembly, where the extra limbs stabilize and guide the worker, and for body support in fatiguing postures, reducing joint loads and improving safety. His research on balance augmentation introduces robotic legs that enhance stability during walking, while his studies on independent, voluntary control of extra limbs show that users can operate them as natural extensions of their own body. With over 750 total citations across his top papers, Parietti’s work has had significant impact in robotics and human factors engineering. Notably, his 2012 paper on demonstration-based control (123 citations) and his 2014 paper on bracing for assembly (120 citations) are foundational texts in the field. More recently, he has expanded into automated cell therapy manufacturing, showcasing his versatility. Parietti’s vision of wearable robots as close coworkers rather than exoskeletons has redefined human augmentation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Demonstration-based control of supernumerary robotic limbs123 citations · 2012
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- 3Supernumerary Robotic Limbs for Human Body Support116 citations · 2016
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- 5Design and control of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs for balance augmentation96 citations · 2015
- 6Independent, voluntary control of extra robotic limbs75 citations · 2017
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- 8Design and Biomechanical Analysis of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs49 citations · 2012
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