Giorgio Carlini

University of Genoa, University of Geneva

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Giorgio Carlini is a specialist in tactile sensing systems for humanoid robotics, with a focus on the interface electronics and readout architectures that enable robots to perceive touch with human-like fidelity. His work centers on designing electronic systems capable of covering the full human tactile sensing bandwidth—from 1 Hz to 1 kHz—and operating across a wide range of forces and pressures. Carlini’s most cited contribution, “Interface electronics for tactile sensing arrays” (2011, 5 citations), presents a complete electronic design for a tactile system tailored to humanoid robots, addressing both bandwidth and dynamic range requirements. In his related work, “Smart readout design for tactile sensing devices” (2011, 4 citations), he advances the field by proposing novel readout architectures for POSFET (Piezoelectric Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) transducers, providing both a theoretical framework and experimental validation. Though his citation counts are modest, Carlini’s contributions are foundational to the practical implementation of tactile sensing in robotics, bridging the gap between transducer physics and system-level electronics. His research is particularly valuable for engineers developing robots that require nuanced tactile feedback for manipulation and human-robot interaction.