Giacinto Barresi
Italian Institute of Technology, Bristol Robotics Laboratory
Papers
21
Total Citations
336
H-Index
11
About
Giacinto Barresi is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans surgical robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on developing intelligent systems that enhance both clinical precision and patient outcomes. His most influential contribution — a computerized surgeon-machine interface for robot-assisted laser phonomicrosurgery (2013, 67 citations) — laid foundational groundwork for the μRALP project, an ambitious initiative advancing micro-technologies for endoscopic laser surgery of delicate structures like the larynx. Barresi has also made significant strides in rehabilitation robotics, designing gravity-compensated upper-limb exoskeletons for shoulder recovery (2022, 49 citations) and investigating robotic solutions for multiple sclerosis patients. His research uniquely bridges neuroscience and robotics, incorporating brain-computer interfaces and EEG-based feedback to create more intuitive human-robot collaborative systems. Work on haptic feedback in contactless laser surgery demonstrates his commitment to surgeon safety and enhanced control. More recently, Barresi has explored cutting-edge concepts such as "phygital twins" for neuroergonomics and embodiment in augmented reality environments, reflecting a consistently forward-looking research trajectory that positions him at the intersection of medical technology, neuroscience, and intelligent robotics.
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- 4A hand-held robotic device for peripheral intravenous catheterization26 citations · 2017
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- 7Brain-Controlled AR Feedback Design for User's Training in Surgical HRI18 citations · 2015
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