Matteo Cocuzza

Italian Institute of Technology, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism

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Matteo Cocuzza is a researcher specializing in flexible electronics, tactile sensing, and advanced composite materials for robotic applications. His work sits at the intersection of materials science and robotics, where he has made significant contributions to the development of innovative sensing technologies that enable machines to perceive and respond to physical touch. Cocuzza's most notable contribution is his pioneering research on piezoresistive tunnelling composites — sophisticated metal-elastomer materials that exhibit dramatic changes in electrical resistance under mechanical stress. His 2013 paper on a smart piezoresistive tunnelling composite for flexible robotic sensing skin, which has garnered 33 citations, demonstrated how microcasting fabrication techniques could produce highly flexible, self-standing functional material sheets suitable for tactile sensing applications. This work opened promising avenues for developing artificial skin for robotic systems. Building on this foundation, his 2012 study introduced a cost-effective, flexible 8×8 pressure matrix sensor utilizing copper-PDMS composites, earning 11 citations, and showcasing the practical viability of these materials for real-world sensing arrays. Together, these contributions reflect Cocuzza's commitment to developing accessible, scalable fabrication methods that bring sophisticated tactile sensing closer to practical deployment in soft robotics and human-machine interaction systems.