Nicola Sancisi
Papers
5
Total Citations
33
H-Index
2
About
Nicola Sancisi is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of biomechanics, medical device design, and precision instrumentation. His primary research areas include the dynamic analysis of human joints—particularly the knee—and the development of advanced surgical and assistive technologies. Sancisi’s major contributions include the design of a novel test rig employing a cable-driven parallel manipulator to evaluate knee motion under static and dynamic conditions, a system that has garnered 26 citations for its innovative approach to capturing natural joint behavior. This work is critical for improving medical devices like prosthetics and orthotics. He has also contributed to the field of laparoscopic surgery with a patented instrument that enhances dexterity at low cost, and more recently, he has advanced assistive exoskeletons by introducing superelastic tendon-like Bowden cables, which improve efficiency and safety in hand-assistive devices. With additional work on low-cost sensor calibration, Sancisi demonstrates a commitment to accessible, high-impact engineering solutions. His research, though still building in citations, reflects a clear trajectory toward practical, patient-centered innovations in biomechanics and robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2A Test Rig for the Analysis of the Knee Under Dynamic Motion Tasks12 citations · 2015
- 3LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 citations · 2020
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- 5Superelastic Tendon-Like Bowden Cables: Advancing Assistive Exoskeletons1 citations · 2025