Ilaria Baldoli

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Ilaria Baldoli is a leading researcher in soft robotics and biomedical sensor technologies, with a focus on developing innovative, nature-inspired systems for underwater exploration and wearable health monitoring. Her major contributions include the creation of an elastic pulsed-jet thruster for Soft Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, drawing inspiration from cephalopod locomotion—a pioneering effort that produced the first soft aquatic robot capable of pulsed-jet propulsion (25 citations). This work advances the field of bio-inspired robotics, offering new possibilities for agile, efficient underwater vehicles. Additionally, Baldoli has made significant strides in textile-based sensing, notably through the development and characterization of a multilayer matrix textile sensor for interface pressure measurements (36 citations). This sensor holds transformative potential for biomedical applications, as well as robotics, automotive systems, and consumer electronics, enabling precise pressure distribution monitoring. Her research bridges engineering and biology, demonstrating high impact in both soft robotics and wearable technology. Baldoli’s work is recognized for its novelty and practical relevance, positioning her as a key contributor to next-generation robotic and sensing systems.