Ilaria Palomba
Papers
10
Total Citations
379
H-Index
7
About
Ilaria Palomba is a leading researcher at the intersection of human–robot collaboration, industrial automation, and energy-efficient mechatronics. Her work focuses on designing human-centered collaborative assembly workstations that improve both operator ergonomics and production efficiency—a critical challenge in Industry 4.0. Her most cited paper (163 citations) presents a case study on this topic, demonstrating how collaborative robots can safely and effectively work alongside humans. Palomba also addresses the specific needs of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), exploring the opportunities and challenges of automation in such settings (53 citations). Beyond ergonomics, she has made significant contributions to energy saving in robotic systems, developing methods that exploit natural motion and regenerative drives to minimize energy consumption (44 and 36 citations). Her practical impact is evident in the “Wire cobots” project, where she re-designed manual assembly workstations for wire harness production (34 citations). With over 350 total citations, Palomba’s research bridges the gap between theoretical advances and real-world industrial applications, making her a key figure in the sustainable, human-centric automation of manufacturing.
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- 3Natural Motion for Energy Saving in Robotic and Mechatronic Systems44 citations · 2019
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- 6Energy Expenditure Minimization for a Delta-2 Robot Through a Mixed Approach23 citations · 2019
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- 8Model updating in flexible-link multibody systems6 citations · 2016
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- 10Parametric eigenvalue analysis for flexible multibody systems2 citations · 2019