Marco Paoloni

National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development

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Marco Paoloni is a leading figure in the development of wire-driven parallel robotic systems, with a particular focus on novel mechanical architectures for teleoperation and industrial automation. His foundational work on the WiRo-6.3—a six-degree-of-freedom parallel structure actuated by nine wires—introduced a groundbreaking methodology for determining the workspace of redundantly actuated cable-driven robots. This research, published in 2004 and 2006, has garnered nearly 70 combined citations and remains a cornerstone for engineers designing flexible, high-dexterity manipulators. Paoloni’s contributions are especially notable for addressing the complex kinematic and workspace challenges inherent in wire-actuated systems, enabling safer and more intuitive master devices for remote control. More recently, he has expanded his focus to the energy sector, authoring a comprehensive 2024 review on robots for the energy transition. This work, already accumulating 14 citations, underscores his commitment to applying robotic solutions to renewable energy infrastructure, including inspection and maintenance of photovoltaic and wind installations. Through a career bridging precision mechanics and sustainable technology, Paoloni continues to shape both the theoretical and applied frontiers of parallel robotics.