Francesco Crudele

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Francesco Crudele is a researcher at the forefront of integrating wearable technology, social robotics, and distributed computing architectures to advance rehabilitation science. His work centers on designing intelligent, scalable systems that bridge the gap between clinical therapy and real-world patient monitoring. In his most-cited paper, "Integration of Commercial Wearable Sensors and Social Robots into an Edge-Fog-Cloud Architecture to Support Rehabilitation Practice" (2024), Crudele proposes a novel framework that leverages low-cost, off-the-shelf wearable sensors alongside social robots, all orchestrated through an edge-fog-cloud continuum. This architecture enables real-time data processing, reduced latency, and adaptive feedback during rehabilitation exercises, making therapy more accessible and personalized outside traditional clinical settings. Though early in his career, his contributions are already gaining traction, with this work accumulating 3 citations and signaling growing interest in his pragmatic, technology-driven approach to healthcare. Crudele’s research not only addresses critical challenges in remote rehabilitation—such as data synchronization and user engagement—but also lays the groundwork for future smart healthcare ecosystems. His interdisciplinary perspective, combining robotics, IoT, and cloud computing, positions him as a promising voice in the evolution of assistive technologies.