Jasmine Pozzi

Piaggio (Italy), Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

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Jasmine Pozzi’s research lies at the intersection of bioinspired design and soft robotics, with a focused expertise in variable stiffness mechanisms. Her work is pioneering the development of structures that can dynamically transition between flexible and rigid states—a critical capability for robots that must safely interact with humans while also bearing loads. Pozzi’s major contribution is the introduction of hybrid jamming systems, which combine layer jamming and positive pressure jamming to achieve superior stiffness performance and rapid response times. She draws inspiration from the radial ribs of seashells, mimicking their natural geometry to create planar, lightweight devices that overcome the traditional trade-off between compliance and stability. Her 2024 paper, “Variable stiffness structure inspired by seashells,” has already garnered 3 citations, signaling growing interest in her approach. This work, alongside her 2023 study on hybrid jamming, establishes Pozzi as a rising innovator in soft robotics. By translating biological principles into functional engineering solutions, she is paving the way for safer, more adaptable robotic systems—a contribution that promises to influence prosthetics, wearable devices, and human-robot interaction for years to come.