Katia Di Blasio

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Katia Di Blasio is a leading researcher in haptic feedback and robotic prosthetics, whose work bridges the gap between human sensory perception and advanced assistive technology. Her primary research areas include tactile feedback systems, sensorimotor integration, and the design of intuitive interfaces for upper-limb prostheses. Di Blasio’s major contribution lies in her pioneering development of a practical system that relays high-frequency tactile information—such as first contact and surface roughness—to robotic prosthesis users, a challenge previously unmet in the field. Her landmark 2019 paper, “Relaying the High-Frequency Contents of Tactile Feedback to Robotic Prosthesis Users,” has garnered 29 citations, underscoring its influence on both engineering and rehabilitation communities. By implementing a modality-matching paradigm, she demonstrated that conveying these subtle cues significantly enhances users’ ability to discriminate critical contact properties during manipulation tasks. This work not only advances the realism of prosthetic feedback but also opens new pathways for restoring natural touch in amputees. Di Blasio’s research stands out for its translational impact, offering a practical, validated solution that brings high-fidelity tactile feedback closer to clinical and everyday use. Her contributions are shaping the future of human-machine interaction, making her a key figure in the evolution of bionic limbs.