Maurizio Ruggiu
Papers
10
Total Citations
174
H-Index
5
About
Maurizio Ruggiu is a leading figure in the design and development of bio-inspired, flexible robotic systems for inspection, manipulation, and rehabilitation. His research primarily focuses on continuum robotics, pneumatic actuation, and compliant mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on creating robots that can navigate challenging environments. His most influential work, the "In-pipe inch-worm pneumatic flexible robot" (84 citations), pioneered a dynamic model for a flexible, inch-worm-inspired robot for pipe inspection, addressing critical challenges in friction and damping. He further advanced the field with the "Novel Fluidic Bellows Manipulator" (20 citations), a continuum structure actuated by fluid, and the "Analysis and Design of a Spherical Micromechanism With Flexure Hinges" (31 citations), a parallel-kinematics wrist for miniaturized tasks. Demonstrating a commitment to societal impact, Ruggiu has also developed a mechatronic system for mirror therapy in rehabilitation (11 citations). His work on pole-climbing and aquatic robots, as well as recent explorations into Cyber Physical Systems for industrial inspection, showcases a career dedicated to translating fundamental mechanical principles into practical, high-impact robotic solutions.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1In-pipe inch-worm pneumatic flexible robot84 citations · 2002
- 2Analysis and Design of a Spherical Micromechanism With Flexure Hinges31 citations · 2009
- 3A Novel Fluidic Bellows Manipulator20 citations · 2004
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- 5Development of a Mechatronic System for the Mirror Therapy11 citations · 2022
- 6POLE CLIMBING PNEUMATIC ROBOT4 citations · 2002
- 7Tail-Actuator Propulsion Device for Aquatic Robot3 citations · 2006
- 8Low Cost Pipe-crawling Pneumatic Robot3 citations · 2002
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