Piotr Kotlarz

Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz

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Piotr Kotlarz is a researcher at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence with rehabilitation robotics and smart manufacturing. His primary research areas encompass the development of intelligent exoskeletons for physical therapy, the application of neural networks and fuzzy logic to industrial data analysis, and the advancement of additive manufacturing technologies. Kotlarz’s major contributions include the design and validation of a neural network-driven elbow exoskeleton aimed at reducing material waste in 3D printing, a novel approach that bridges rehabilitation engineering with sustainable manufacturing. He has also pioneered the concept of a fully 3D-printed hand exoskeleton, creating an innovative, low-cost solution for assisting individuals with special needs during physiotherapy. In the realm of Industry 4.0, Kotlarz has developed extended fuzzy-based models for production data analysis, enabling faster and more accurate digitalization of existing factories. His most cited work, on the elbow exoskeleton (11 citations), and his subsequent hand exoskeleton design (10 citations) demonstrate growing impact in the field of assistive robotics. Through these achievements, Kotlarz is establishing himself as a key innovator in human-centered automation and cyber-physical systems.