Giuseppe Di Gironimo
University of Naples Federico II, FBK CREATE-NET Research Center, Consorzio CREO (Italy)
Papers
43
Total Citations
765
H-Index
15
About
Giuseppe Di Gironimo is a versatile robotics and engineering researcher whose work spans soft robotics, human-robot collaboration, virtual reality simulation, and remote handling systems for extreme environments. He is perhaps best known for his foundational contributions to soft continuum robot modeling, most notably his 2018 paper introducing the deformation space finite element formulation — now cited over 226 times — which provided a mathematically rigorous framework for capturing the complex three-dimensional deformations these robots undergo under load. Complementing this, his 2016 work on nonlinear finite element formalisms using the SE(3) Lie group framework further advanced singularity-free modeling of flexible manipulators. Beyond theoretical modeling, Di Gironimo has made significant strides in applied human-robot interaction, developing virtual reality systems integrated with wearable sensors for real-time ergonomic assessment of cooperative workplaces, and using industrial robots as haptic devices for surgical training simulations. His expertise also extends to high-stakes remote handling systems, including work on IFMIF-DONES fusion research facilities and hyper-redundant manipulators for tokamak maintenance. Together, his body of work reflects a rare synthesis of mathematical rigor and practical engineering innovation, making him an influential figure for students working at the intersection of robotics, simulation, and human-centered design.
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- 7The remote handling system of IFMIF-DONES26 citations · 2019
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