Matteo Bianchi
Papers
18
Total Citations
338
H-Index
10
About
Matteo Bianchi is a prominent robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work centers on wearable assistive technologies, particularly hand and lower-limb exoskeletons for rehabilitation and occupational support. With a career deeply rooted in mechatronic design and human-robot interaction, Bianchi has made substantial contributions to the field of rehabilitation robotics, accumulating over 290 citations across his most recognized publications. His most celebrated work, the AirExGlove — a pneumatic exoskeleton glove for post-stroke hand rehabilitation — has garnered 67 citations and exemplifies his commitment to addressing real-world disability challenges. Bianchi has pioneered innovative design methodologies, including kinematics-based synthesis, series elastic transmissions, and optimization-based scaling procedures, enabling the development of portable, patient-adaptable exoskeleton systems for diverse populations, including pediatric users. His integration of surface electromyography (sEMG) for intuitive user-driven control represents a significant step toward seamlessly responsive assistive devices. Beyond clinical rehabilitation, his research extends into occupational health, with work on passive lower-limb exoskeletons for industrial workers in demanding environments. Based at the University of Florence, Bianchi's research consistently bridges rigorous engineering principles with meaningful human impact, making his work essential reading for students and researchers in assistive robotics and rehabilitation engineering.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Design of a Series Elastic Transmission for hand exoskeletons50 citations · 2018
- 3Kinematic synthesis and testing of a new portable hand exoskeleton46 citations · 2017
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- 9Design and Motion Analysis of a Wearable and Portable Hand Exoskeleton10 citations · 2016
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