Giulio Bernardi

Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, National Research Council

Papers

Total Citations

111

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About

Giulio Bernardi’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, ambient assisted living, and telepresence robotics, with a strong focus on supporting aging populations. His most impactful contribution is the development of the ROBIN telepresence robot, an enhanced system derived from the GIRAFFPLUS project that integrates a sensor-rich home environment to continuously monitor older adults’ physical and psychological well-being while fostering social inclusion. This work, published in 2017 and garnering 62 citations, demonstrates his commitment to creating empathetic, practical technologies for real-world care settings. Bernardi also advanced the field of symbiotic human-robot collaboration, proposing a planning-based framework that enables seamless integration of human and robotic capabilities in industrial contexts—a paper with 44 citations that addresses key challenges in cooperative task execution. His psycho-physiological assessment of ROBIN’s interactive services further underscores his rigorous, user-centered approach. Through these contributions, Bernardi has shaped how robots can serve both as companions and collaborators, bridging the gap between technical innovation and human needs.