Angelo Sudano

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Angelo Sudano is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of wearable technology, bio-inspired design, and energy-efficient actuation. His most influential contribution is the concept of "robomorphism," introduced in his 2014 paper (38 citations), which proposes nonanthropomorphic wearable robots that prioritize ergonomics and dynamic performance over human-like form. This paradigm-shifting approach uses series elastic actuators to assist hip and knee motion while optimizing mass distribution. Sudano has also made significant advances in biorobotic actuation, developing resonant parallel elastic actuators that store and reuse kinetic energy during cyclic motions—a strategy that dramatically improves energy efficiency in locomotion systems. His work on autonomous robotic fish (14 citations) demonstrates his versatility, creating experimental platforms for validating bio-inspired control architectures. More recently, his 2019 paper on switching assistance for exoskeletons (9 citations) introduced a novel control algorithm that injects energy parcels at optimal points in the gait cycle, minimizing perturbation to the user. With a research portfolio spanning from underwater robotics to assistive exoskeletons, Sudano’s work is characterized by a deep understanding of biological movement principles and their translation into practical, efficient robotic systems.