Michele Germani
Papers
13
Total Citations
218
H-Index
9
About
Michele Germani is a prolific researcher whose work spans automated inspection, human-robot collaboration, sustainable manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 systems. Based at the intersection of mechanical engineering and robotics, Germani has made significant contributions to how humans and machines work together in modern industrial environments. His early work on off-line view planning for mechanical part inspection (39 citations) established a foundation in automated quality control, while his subsequent research pioneered methodologies for designing ergonomic, human-centered robotic collaboration systems. A recurring theme across his portfolio is the imperative to place workers—not technology—at the center of automation design, as demonstrated by his widely cited studies on physical ergonomics in human-robot collaboration (32 citations) and human-oriented design processes for collaborative robotics (26 citations). Germani has also tackled pressing sustainability challenges, proposing robotic solutions for electronic component disassembly and end-of-life management (29 and 11 citations), and developing eco-design tools for industrial electric vehicles. His more recent explorations into Industry 5.0, incorporating virtual reality and human-in-the-loop cobot systems (24 citations), signal a forward-looking research trajectory. With over 200 cumulative citations, Germani's body of work is shaping the future of responsible, human-centered manufacturing automation.
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Top Papers
- 1Off-line view planning for the inspection of mechanical parts39 citations · 2012
- 2A system to improve the physical ergonomics in Human-Robot Collaboration32 citations · 2022
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- 4A human-oriented design process for collaborative robotics26 citations · 2022
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