Simona Casini
Papers
5
Total Citations
157
H-Index
3
About
Simona Casini is a robotics and human-robot interaction researcher whose work spans haptic technology, robotic manipulation, underwater systems, and the emerging intersection of artificial intelligence with robotics and agriculture. Her most recognized contribution is the development of the CUFF (Clenching Upper-Limb Force Feedback) device, a wearable haptic interface capable of delivering distributed mechano-tactile stimulation of both normal and tangential skin forces — a landmark departure from traditional fixed-frame force-feedback systems that has garnered over 120 citations and advanced the field of wearable haptics significantly. Casini has also contributed to prosthetics and manipulation through her design of an under-actuated wrist system leveraging adaptive synergies, offering flexible actuation schemes relevant to real-world robotic applications. Her work extends into underwater robotics, where she developed hybrid simulation frameworks for vehicles equipped with manipulators. More recently, Casini has turned her attention to broader systemic questions, publishing bibliometric analyses on AI in agricultural robotics and human-centered autonomy — demonstrating a commitment to shaping research direction across emerging fields. Her body of work reflects a versatile, impact-driven career at the intersection of physical human-robot interaction and intelligent systems.
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- 2Design of an under-actuated wrist based on adaptive synergies21 citations · 2017
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