Funded Research
Coordinator of European Research Projects
- Research and Innovation Action "REFILLS
Robotics Enabling Fully-Integrated Logistics Lines for Supermarkets'' supported by the European
Commission under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 20172020
- Large-scale Integrating Project "EuRoC
European Robotics Challenges" supported by the European
Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20142017
- Advanced Grant "RoDyMan
Robotic Dynamic Manipulation" supported by the European
Research Council 20132018
- Large-scale Integrating Project "DEXMART
DEXterous and Autonomous Dual-Arm/Hand Robotic Manipulation
with sMART Sensory-Motor Skills: A Bridge from Natural to
Artificial Cognition" supported by the European
Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20082012
Coordinator of National Research Projects
- National Research Project
"MATRICS: Methodologies Applications and Technologies for Robot Interaction Cooperation and Supervision"
supported by the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 20032004
- National Research Project
"MISTRAL: Methodologies and Integration of Subsystems and Technologies
for Anthropic Robotics and Locomotion" supported by
the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 20012002
Principal Investigator of Local Research Groups
- Coordination and Support Action "RockEU2
Robotics Coordination Action for Europe Two" supported by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 20162018
- Coordination and Support Action "RockEU
Robotics Coordination Action for Europe" supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20132016
- Large-scale Integrating Project "ARCAS
Aerial Robotics Cooperative Assembly System" supported by the European
Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20112015
- Coordination and Support Action "euRobotics
European Robotics Coordination Action" supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20102013
- Specific Targeted Research Project "AIRobots
Innovative Aerial Service Robots for Remote
Inspections by Contact" supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20102013
- Large-scale Integrating Project "ECHORD
European Clearing House for Open Robotics Development" supported by the European
Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20092013
- National Research Project
"Safe Physical Interaction between Robots and Humans (SICURA)"
supported by the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 20082010.
- Space Technology Research Project "Realization of a Software Platform for Programming and Control
of Cooperating Robot Cells" supported by the Italian Space Agency, 2008.
- Contract "Development and Implementation of Robotized Processes in Continuous Casting Moulds" with
Danieli Automation, Buttrio (Udine), 20062008.
- Specific Targeted Research Project "PHRIENDS
Physical Human-Robot Interaction: DepENDability and Safety" supported by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme, 20062009
- Space Technology Research Project "ROMANCE ---
RObotics for Moon AutomatioN anc Cosmic Exploration" supported by the Italian Space Agency, 2006.
- Prospective Research Project "PHRIDOM Physical Human-Robot Interaction in anthropic DOMains: safety and
dependability" supported by EURON 2 under the 6th Framework Programme, 20052006
- Space Technology Research Project "Realization of an Experimental
Setup for Cooperating Robots Based on ROSED" supported by the Italian Space Agency, 2005.
- European Robotics Research Network (EURON 2)
supported by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme, 20042008
- Space Technology Research Project "Robotic Technologies for On-Orbit Servicing" supported by the Italian Space Agency, 2004.
- Space Technology Research Project "SUPER: Space Unmanned Planetary Exploration Rover" supported by the Italian
Space Agency, 2004.
- National Research Project
"MATRICS: Methodologies Applications and Technologies for Robot Interaction Cooperation and Supervision"
supported by the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 20032004.
- Contract "Motion Planning and Active Compliance Control of Industrial Robots" with
Comau, Beinasco (Turin), 2002
- National Research Project
"MISTRAL: Methodologies and Integration of Subsystems and Technologies
for Anthropic Robotics and Locomotion" supported by
the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 2001pres.
- Contract "Dynamic Modelling, Identification and Control of Industrial Robots" with
Comau, Beinasco (Turin), 2001
- Space Technology Research Project "Development of
a Test-bed for Robotic Manipulation in Space Environment" supported by the Italian
Space Agency, 2000pres.
- European Robotics Research Network (EURON)
supported by the European Commission under the 5th Framework Programme, 20002004.
- National Research Project "RAMSETE: Articulated
and Mobile Robotics for SErvices and TEchnologies" supported by
the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 19992000
- National Research Project "Control
Systems for Robots Operating in Unstructured Environments" supported by
the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 1996.
- Contract "A
Feasibility Study for the Realization of a Teleoperated Robotic
Manipulation System for the R2.5R Vehicle" with Oto Melara, La Spezia, Italy,
1995.
- Fundamental Research Project "Modelling
and Control of Space Flexible Manipulators" supported by the Italian
Space Agency, 19951999.
- Research Line "Systematic
Approaches to the Utilization of Redundant Degrees of Freedom" of the
Subproject "Robot Structure" of the National Robotics Project
supported by the National Research Council, 19901993.
Participation to Local Research Groups
- National Research Project "MUSHA
MUltifunctional Sensorized HAnds: new technological insight for mini-invasive surgical tools and artificial anthropomorphic hands'' supported by University of Naples Federico II under the STAR Programme.
- Research Innovation Action "AEROARMS
AErial RObotic system integrating multiple ARMS and advanced manipulation
capabilities for inspection and maintenance" supported by the European
Commission under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 20152019.
- Large-scale Integrating Project "SHERPA
Smart collaboration between Humans and ground-aErial Robots for imProving
rescuing activities in Alpine environments" supported by the European
Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20132017.
- Large-scale Integrating Project "SAPHARI
Safe and Autonomous Physical Human Aware Robot Interaction" supported by the European
Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, 20112015.
- National Research Project
"COoperative and COllaborative RObotics (ROCOCา)"
supported by the Ministry of University Scientific Research and Technology, 20112013.
- European Project "Emerging Technoethics of Human Interaction with Communication, Bionic, and Robotic Systems (ETHICBOTS)" supported by the European Commission under the 5th Framework Programme, 2005200.7
- Research Project "An Architecture for
Sensori-Motor Coordination Based on Attention and Perceptive
Anticipation" supported by Campania Region, 20052007.
- Research Project "A Fire Fighting and Permanent Environmental
Monitoring Robotic System for Road and Railway Tunnels" supported by Ministry of
Education University and Research, 20022006.
- Coordinated Research Project "Robotic Manipulation:
Cooperation and Dexterity'' supported by the National Research
Council, 1997.
- National Research Project "Control Systems for Robots
Operating in Unstructured Environments" supported by Ministry
of University, Scientific Research and Technology, 19941995.
- European Robotics Network (ERNET) of the Human Capital
and Mobility Programme supported by the European Commission, 19931996.
- Research Line "Study and Realization of a Robotic
System for Assisting Disabled" of the Subproject "Nonindustrial
Applicatdons" of the National Robotics Project supported by the National
Research Council, 19981993.
- Research Line "Dynamic Control and Hybrid Control of
Industrial Robots" of the Subproject "Robot Control" of the National
Robotics Project supported by the National Research Council, 19891993.
- National Research Project "Control and Sensory Systems
for Robotics" supported by the Ministry
of University, Scientific Research and Technology, 19881993.
- Collaborative Research Project "Flexible Bracing Arms:
Modeling, Control and Implementation" between the Department of
Computer and Systems Engineering of the University of Naples and the
Schools of Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering of the
Georgia Institute of Technology, supported by the NATO Sensory
Systems for Robotic Control Panel, 19871988.
- National Research Project "Electronic, Computer and
Systems Methodology for Robotics" supported by the Ministry of
Public Education, 19841987.
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