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Alessandro Persichetti is a leading researcher in wearable robotics and physical human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing novel sensor technologies for assistive and rehabilitative devices. His major contributions center on creating flexible, distributed pressure-sensing systems that measure interaction forces between humans and machines, particularly in lower-limb exoskeletons and prosthetic hands. His seminal 2010 paper on sensing pressure distribution on exoskeleton interfaces has garnered 120 citations, establishing a foundation for safer, more intuitive human-robot collaboration. Persichetti pioneered optoelectronic-based flexible contact sensors and soft tactile sensor matrices that enable real-time, distributed measurement of physical interaction, as detailed in his highly cited works from 2011 and 2013. He also developed innovative wearable interfaces for controlling robotic hands and prostheses using voluntary foot movements, demonstrating a creative approach to hands-free control. With over 400 total citations across his publications, Persichetti’s work has significantly advanced the field of biomechatronics, improving how wearable robots sense and respond to human intent. His achievements include developing modular, soft sensor systems that are now integral to rehabilitation exoskeletons and prosthetic applications, making human-robot interaction more natural and effective.