Massimiliano Solazzi
Papers
32
Total Citations
1,018
H-Index
15
About
Massimiliano Solazzi is a prominent researcher whose work spans robotic rehabilitation, haptics, wearable exoskeletons, and human-robot interaction. Based at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, he has made transformative contributions to the field of assistive and rehabilitative robotics, particularly for stroke patients recovering upper limb motor function. Solazzi's most celebrated work — an EMG-controlled robotic hand exoskeleton for bilateral rehabilitation (2015, 341 citations) — established a new paradigm in stroke recovery by combining intuitive electromyography-based control with adaptive kinematics, enabling patients to actively participate in their own therapy. This landmark contribution remains one of the most influential papers in rehabilitation robotics. Complementing this, his research on full upper limb exoskeletons driven by brain-computer interfaces and immersive virtual reality environments demonstrates a sophisticated, patient-centered approach to neurorehabilitation. Beyond rehabilitation, Solazzi has contributed to disaster-response robotics through the CENTAURO project, soft exosuit design for industrial worker assistance, and even mobile UV-C disinfection robots addressing COVID-19 surface transmission. His foundational work on haptic perception further enriches his interdisciplinary profile. With hundreds of citations across diverse domains, Solazzi represents a versatile and impactful force in modern robotics and human augmentation research.
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Top Papers
- 1An EMG-Controlled Robotic Hand Exoskeleton for Bilateral Rehabilitation341 citations · 2015
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- 4Development of a new exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation61 citations · 2009
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- 10An emg-based robotic hand exoskeleton for bilateral training of grasp36 citations · 2013