Papers
49
Total Citations
623
H-Index
13
About
Luca Carbonari is a robotics researcher whose work centers on parallel kinematic machines, reconfigurable mechanisms, and advanced robotic manipulation systems. Based at the Polytechnic University of Marche, he has made significant contributions to the design and analysis of parallel manipulators, particularly those capable of adapting their mobility to suit diverse tasks. His most influential work, "A new class of reconfigurable parallel kinematic machines" (2014, 120 citations), introduced groundbreaking mechanisms that can switch between translational and rotational motion modes — a major advancement in flexible automation. Complementary research on reconfigurable 3-DoF parallel manipulators (68 citations) deepened understanding of how such systems can serve multimodal industrial applications. Carbonari also pioneered the lockable spherical joint, a versatile component enabling robots to reconfigure their kinematic structure on demand, which has found broad application in robotic system design. His contributions extend to dynamic modeling using screw theory, modal analysis, dexterous gripper development for in-hand manipulation, and motion planning for spherical parallel manipulators. More recently, he has explored collaborative robotics integration in SME manufacturing environments. With over 350 cumulative citations across his portfolio, Carbonari's research has meaningfully shaped modern reconfigurable and parallel robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A new class of reconfigurable parallel kinematic machines120 citations · 2014
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- 3Details on the Design of a Lockable Spherical Joint for Robotic Applications30 citations · 2015
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- 5Dynamic modelling of a 3-CPU parallel robot via screw theory22 citations · 2013
- 6A dexterous gripper for in-hand manipulation21 citations · 2016
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- 10A lockable spherical joint for robotic applications16 citations · 2014