Marco Bolignari

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, University of Trento

Papers

6

Total Citations

45

H-Index

4

About

Marco Bolignari is an emerging robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of actuation systems, legged locomotion, and assistive technologies. He has made significant contributions to the development of hydrostatic transmission systems for robotic applications, pioneering the use of rolling diaphragm hydrostatic transmissions (RDHTs) as lightweight, high-performance solutions for delocalizing actuators in robotic limbs and exoskeletons. His 2020 characterization of high-performance hydrostatic transmissions and subsequent Smith-predictor-based torque control strategy (2021) have collectively garnered over 20 citations, establishing him as a key voice in fluid-power robotics. Bolignari's biologically inspired approach to legged robotics is evident in his work on diaphragm ankle actuation for energy-efficient robot hopping, drawing on animal locomotion principles to integrate compliance into mechanical systems. He has also extended his expertise to upper limb exoskeletons and electroadhesive grippers, demonstrating a broad commitment to human-centered and adaptive robotic design. His growing citation record across multiple application domains reflects an impressive early-career trajectory, offering foundational tools for the next generation of lightweight, efficient robotic systems.

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H-Index
6
Papers
45
Total Citations
8
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Diaphragm Ankle Actuation for Efficient Series Elastic Legged Robot Hopping
11 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, University of Trento

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