Francesco Santoni
Papers
6
Total Citations
74
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4
About
Francesco Santoni is a leading researcher in magnetic positioning systems and biomedical sensing technologies. His work centers on developing high-precision, short-range magnetic tracking systems for real-time motion capture and clinical monitoring. Santoni’s major contributions include the calibration and characterization of magnetic positioning systems using robotic arms, enabling accurate position and attitude estimation of active transmitting coils. He has pioneered the application of these systems to Parkinson’s disease patient monitoring, creating real-time tracking and tremor detection tools that facilitate early diagnosis and treatment. His multi-node magnetic positioning system, capable of tracking up to six moving nodes simultaneously, represents a significant advancement in distributed data acquisition architectures. With over 74 citations across his most-cited works, Santoni’s research has demonstrated substantial impact in both engineering and clinical domains. Notable achievements include the development of a low-cost, scalable device for Parkinson’s disease monitoring and contributions to indoor localization and underground sensing technologies. His work bridges the gap between advanced sensor systems and practical healthcare solutions, offering promising tools for improving patient outcomes and environmental monitoring.
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- 5Advanced Sensors and Sensing Technologies for Indoor Localization4 citations · 2022
- 6A survey on inline soil pollution measurement and mapping technologies1 citations · 2025