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Mauro Antonello’s research lies at the intersection of biomedical signal processing, robotic inspection, and intelligent manufacturing. His most influential work, “GMM-Based Single-Joint Angle Estimation Using EMG Signals” (22 citations), introduces a Gaussian mixture model framework to decode muscle activity for precise joint-angle estimation—a foundational contribution to human-robot interaction and prosthetic control. In parallel, Antonello has advanced industrial automation through thermographic and visual inspection systems. His 2015 study on crack detection in metal parts using a robotic workcell (18 citations) demonstrates how thermal imaging and machine vision can be integrated for non-destructive quality control. More recently, his work on continuous large-surface mapping with inspection robots (5 citations) addresses scalability challenges in automated defect detection. A recurring theme in his research is the fusion of knowledge-based reasoning with sensor data, as seen in his knowledge-driven approach to thermographic crack analysis. While his citation counts reflect steady, incremental impact, Antonello’s contributions are notable for bridging biomechanical estimation and industrial robotics—two domains that rarely intersect. His work offers practical pathways for smarter, safer automation in both healthcare and manufacturing settings.