Giovanna De Luca

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Giovanna De Luca is a rising innovator in soft robotics, specializing in bio-inspired design and stretchable electronics. Her research centers on two key areas: enabling proprioception in soft robotic grippers and developing variable stiffness structures that mimic natural organisms. In her landmark 2025 study, De Luca pioneered the integration of stretchable laser-induced graphene strain sensors into pneumatic soft grippers, achieving real-time proprioception without compromising flexibility—a critical advance for delicate object manipulation in fields like agriculture and surgery. This work has already garnered 11 citations, reflecting its immediate impact. Her 2024 investigation, inspired by seashells, introduced a novel jamming-based variable stiffness system that balances compliance with structural stability, offering fast, tunable responses for adaptive robotics. Though early in her career, De Luca’s ability to merge materials science with biological principles positions her as a leading voice in next-generation soft robotics. Her contributions promise to transform how robots interact with fragile environments, from harvesting crops to assisting in minimally invasive procedures.