Guido Maiello

University of Genoa, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Guido Maiello is a leading researcher in computational and cognitive neuroscience, with a primary focus on human vision, motor control, and the neural mechanisms underlying perception and action. His work bridges the gap between biological vision and computational models, particularly in understanding how the brain interprets motion and guides hand-object interactions. In his highly cited 2016 paper, Maiello developed a space-variant neural model for estimating the focus of radial motion across the visual field, achieving a close match to human perceptual precision—a contribution that has garnered 21 citations and deepened our understanding of motion perception in naturalistic settings. More recently, his 2023 work on estimating contact regions during multi-digit grasping has been recognized with 9 citations, offering a novel marker-based workflow to identify how humans select contact points on objects for successful manipulation. This research has significant implications for robotics and prosthetics, where replicating human-like dexterity is critical. Maiello’s innovative integration of psychophysics, modeling, and real-world grasping tasks positions him as a key figure in advancing both fundamental neuroscience and applied technologies, making his work essential reading for students and researchers exploring the intersection of vision, movement, and computational theory.