Yary Volpe
Papers
14
Total Citations
431
H-Index
9
About
Yary Volpe is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, mechatronics, and medical engineering, with a particular focus on wearable assistive devices and 3D scanning technologies. Based at the University of Florence, Volpe has made significant contributions to the design and development of hand exoskeletons for rehabilitation and assistive purposes, advancing the field from early portable prototypes to sophisticated fully wearable systems integrating surface electromyography-based control strategies. His longitudinal body of work on hand exoskeleton design — spanning kinematic synthesis, mechatronic architecture, and human-centered customization — demonstrates a consistent commitment to improving quality of life for individuals with motor disabilities. Complementing this, Volpe has produced highly cited metrological work characterizing low-cost depth cameras, including the Intel RealSense D415, and developing accessible 3D acquisition systems for anatomical reconstruction, with these two studies alone accumulating over 200 citations. More recently, his research has expanded into soft robotics, exploring fatigue behavior in pneumatic elastomer actuators, and Industry 4.0 machine vision systems for automated defect detection. Across disciplines, Volpe exemplifies the integration of precise measurement science with practical robotic engineering to address real-world clinical and industrial challenges.
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Top Papers
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- 2Metrological and Critical Characterization of the Intel D415 Stereo Depth Camera107 citations · 2019
- 3Kinematic synthesis and testing of a new portable hand exoskeleton46 citations · 2017
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- 7Development and experimental testing of a portable hand exoskeleton24 citations · 2015
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