Papers
12
Total Citations
385
H-Index
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About
Massimo De Vittorio is a leading figure in bioinspired robotics and flexible microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), whose work bridges the gap between biology and engineering. His research focuses on developing soft, conformable sensors and actuators for robotics, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. A key contribution is the creation of flexible tactile and flow sensors using nitride-based materials like aluminum nitride (AlN), enabling devices that are both piezoelectric and capacitive. His work on surface acoustic wave (SAW) biosensors, such as the conformable E. coli sensor fabricated on PEN plastic film (94 citations), demonstrates the practical impact of his research in pathogen detection. De Vittorio also pioneered the FILOSE project, a bioinspired robotic fish equipped with an artificial lateral line for flow sensing (74 citations), advancing underwater robotics. His innovations extend to auxetic foam-based strain gauges and carbon nanotubes-based sponge electrodes for wearable sensors. With over 400 citations across his top papers, De Vittorio’s work is foundational for the next generation of soft, intelligent systems. His recent exploration of bio-inspired interlocking micro-patterning for tunable adhesion in harsh environments further underscores his commitment to solving real-world challenges through nature-inspired design.
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- 2FILOSE for Svenning: A Flow Sensing Bioinspired Robot74 citations · 2014
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- 4Tactile multisensing on flexible aluminum nitride30 citations · 2012
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