Francesco Pescarmona
Italian Institute of Technology, Politecnico di Torino, University of Turin
Papers
7
Total Citations
175
H-Index
5
About
Francesco Pescarmona is a leading figure in the fields of robotic hand design, cable-driven parallel mechanisms, and human hand biomechanics. His work bridges the gap between human anatomy and robotic actuation, with a focus on creating intuitive, high-performance haptic and teleoperation systems. Pescarmona’s most impactful contribution is the development of the WiRo-6.3, a novel six-degree-of-freedom parallel robot actuated by nine wires, which he introduced in a 2004 paper (31 citations) and later refined with a workspace determination methodology (38 citations). This work laid the foundation for cable-driven haptic masters used in remote manipulation. He has also made seminal contributions to understanding human hand kinematics and dynamics, as evidenced by his 2013 constraint study for hand exoskeletons (67 citations) and a comprehensive 2011 analysis of the hand’s mechanics (24 citations). His research on substituting anthropometric joints with revolute joints in humanoid robots (2013) further demonstrates his commitment to realistic, functional robotic design. With over 175 total citations across his key works, Pescarmona’s research continues to influence the development of exoskeletons, prosthetic devices, and wire-driven robotic systems, making him a key reference for students and engineers working at the intersection of biomechanics and robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Constraint Study for a Hand Exoskeleton: Human Hand Kinematics and Dynamics67 citations · 2013
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- 3A new 6‐DOF parallel robotic structure actuated by wires: The WiRo‐6.331 citations · 2004
- 4Human Hand: Kinematics, Statics, and Dynamics24 citations · 2011
- 5Human Finger Kinematics and Dynamics10 citations · 2013
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- 7Wire-Driven Pneumatic Actuation of a New 6-DOF Haptic Master2 citations · 2006