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2024

  • C. Suulker, T. Mack, G. Distefano, C.H. Chan, K. Zhang, S.M.H. Sadati, L. Mecozzi, S. Sulaiman, M.A. Thaha, F. Ficuciello, B. Siciliano, A. Arezzo, K. Althoefer, "State of the art in soft eversion robots for colonoscopy: A review", Progress in Biomedical Engineering, 2026, DOI: 10.1088/2516-1091/ae37b2.
  • D. Wei, J. Gong, Z. Tang, Z. Liu, T. Gao, F. Ficuciello, "AMIP-N: Ankle motion intention prediction network combined TCN, LSTM, and wavelet multi-head self-attention based on IMUs", Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 111, 108282, 2026, DOI: 10.1016/j.bspc.2025.108282.

2025

  • S. D’Angelo, S, Marcellini, A. De Crescenzo, M. Marolla, V. Lippiello, B. Siciliano, "A semi-autonomous aerial platform enhancing non-destructive tests", Drones, 33, 2025, DOI: 10.3390/drones9080516.J. Duque-Domingo, R. Caccavale, A. Finzi, E. Zalama, J. Gómez-García-Bermejo. "One-shot learning for rapid generation of structured robotic manipulation tasks from 3D video demonstrations". Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Springer, 1, 24, 2025, DOI: 10.1007/s10845-025-02673-7.
  • S. D'Angelo, M. Selvaggio, V. Lippiello, F. Ruggiero, "Semi-autonomous unmanned aerial manipulator teleoperation for push–and–slide inspection using parallel force/vision control", Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 104912, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.robot.2024.104912.
  • H. Heidari, T.G. Saremi, T.G. Saremi, K. Zareinia, F. Ficuciello, "Implementation of a hybrid force/position control system on a robot hand for stable grasping with haptic feedback", Meccanica, 60, 3489–3505, 2025, DOI: 10.1007/s11012-025-02050-x.
  • T. Hui, S. Rucareanu, E. Zamora, S. D’Angelo, H. Liu, M. Fumagalli, "AEROBULL: A center-of-mass displacing aerial vehicle enabling efficient high-force interaction", Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 105127, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.robot.2025.105127.
  • F. Pagano, N. De Carli, E. Restrepo, A. Marino, P. Robuffo Giordano, "Distributed multi-robot active-sensing of a diffusive source", IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 10, 10807–10814, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2025.3606376.
  • F. Pagano, S. Marcellini, M. Selvaggio, V. Lippiello, F. Ruggiero, "Multi-robot nonlinear model predictive control for persistent monitoring", IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 33, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TCST.2025.364851.
  • F.N. Piñan Basualdo, V.D. Trikalitis, S. Visconti, F. Ficuciello, C. Goulas, J. Rouwkema, S. Misra, "Magnetic nozzle‐free embedded 3D (MagNoFE3D) printing", Advanced Materials Technologies, 2401097, 2024, DOI: 10.1002/admt.202401097.
  • F.N. Piñan Basualdo, C. Verde, F. Ficuciello, S. Misra, "Autonomous sorting of beads in a 3D environment using levitating magnetic microrobots", Advanced Intelligent Systems, 7(12), DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202500200.
  • G. Rauso, R. Caccavale, A. Finzi. "Incremental learning from virtual demonstrations and task composition for robotic manipulation", Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Elsevier, 105274, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.robot.2025.105274.
  • Z. Shayan, M. Izadi, V. Scognamiglio, S. D’Angelo, S. Singoji, V. Lippiello, R. Faieghi, "Exponential control barrier function and model predictive control for jerk-level reactive motion planning of quadrotors", Control Engineering Practice, 106489, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.conengprac.2025.106489.
  • S. Sulaiman, P. De Risi, F. Schetter, F. Ficuciello, "A stable model reference adaptive controller developed for a prosthetic hand wrist", IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 22, 24413–24434, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2025.3634193.
  • S. Sulaiman, F. Schetter, E. Shahabi, F. Ficuciello, "A learning based impedance control strategy implemented on a soft prosthetic wrist in joint-space", Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 12, 1665267, 2025, DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2025.1665267.
  • E. Tricomi, G. Piccolo, F. Russo, X. Zhang, F. Missiroli, S. Ferrari, L. Gionfrida, F. Ficuciello, M. Xiloyannis, L. Masia, "Leveraging geometric modeling-based computer vision for context aware control in a hip exosuit", IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 41, 3462–3479, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TRO.2025.3567489.
  • D. Wei, Y. Cao, X. Wei, Z. Zhang, T. Gao, S. Hussain, F. Ficuciello, "BATE: a bionic ankle tensegrity exoskeleton with adjustable interaction force and motion space", IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 30, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2025.3599930.
  • D. Wu, M. Wang, Y. Zhang, W. Zhang, V. Lippiello, B. Siciliano, "Distributed neural network controller based on feature enhancement with flexible time prescribed performance for multi-UAV swarms", IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 61, 8198–8209, 2025, DOI: 110.1109/TAES.2025.3542745.
  • Z. Xie, X. Gong, P. Arpenti, R. Zou, S. Zhou, W. Zhang, Z. Zhang, Y. Wang, "A novel model analysis of the effects of upper body dynamics on passive dynamic biped walkers”, Multibody System Dynamics, 2025, DOI: 10.1007/s11044-025-10068-y.
  • Z. Xie, X. Gong, Q. Fu, P. Arpenti, S. Zhou, A. You, X. Yang, L. Chen, Y. Wang, "Nonlinear dynamics of a passive walker: Bifurcation and stability insights with spring and damper mechanics", International Journal of Mechanical System Dynamics, 2025, DOI: 10.1002/msd2.70057.

2024

  • O.F. Argin, R. Moccia, C. Iacono, F. Ficuciello, "da Vinci Research Kit patient side manipulator dynamic model using augmented Lagrangian particle swarm optimization," IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 6, 589–599, 2024, DOI: 10.1109/TMRB.2024.3387070.
  • J. Cacace, V. Scognamiglio, F. Ruggiero, V. Lippiello, "Motor fault detection and isolation for multi-rotor UAVs based on external wrench estimation and recurrent deep neural network", Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 110, 148, 2024, DOI: 10.1007/s10846-024-02176-2.
  • R. Caccavale, A. Finzi, G. Laudante, C. Natale, S. Pirozzi, L. Villani, "Manipulation of boltlike fasteners through fingertip tactile perception in robotic assembly", IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 29, 820–831, 2024, DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2023.3320519.
  • G. D'Ago, M. Selvaggio, A. Suarez, F. J. Gañán, L. R. Buonocore, M. Di Castro, V. Lippiello, A. Ollero, F. Ruggiero, "Modelling and identification methods for simulation of cable-suspended dual-arm robotic systems", Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 175, 104643, 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.robot.2024.104643.
  • S. D’Angelo, A. Corrado, F. Ruggiero, J. Cacace, V. Lippiello, “Stabilization and control on a pipe-rack of a wheeled mobile manipulator with a snake-like arm”, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 171, 104554, 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.robot.2023.104554. E. Franco, P. Arpenti, A. Donaire, "Integral passivity-based control of underactuated mechanical systems with state-dependent matched disturbances", International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 34, 3565–3585, 2024, DOI: 10.1002/rnc.7151.
  • E. Franco, P. Arpenti, A. Donaire, F. Ruggiero, "Integral IDA-PBC for underactuated mechanical systems subject to matched and unmatched disturbances," IEEE Control Systems Letters, 8, 568–573, 2024, DOI: 10.1109/LCSYS.2024.3399474.
  • M. Gallipoli, S. Buonocore, M. Selvaggio, G. A. Fontanelli, S. Grazioso, G. Di Gironimo, "A virtual reality-based dual-mode robot teleoperation architecture", Robotica, 42, 1935–1958, 2024, DOI: 10.1017/S0263574724000663.
  • K. Higashi, K. Koyama, F. Ficuciello, R. Ozawa, T. Kiyokawa, W. Wan, K. Harada, "Synergy hand using fluid network: Realization of various grasping/manipulation styles", IEEE Access, 12, 64966, 2024, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3494025.
  • S. Hussain, F. Ficuciello, "Advancements in soft wearable robots: a sytematic review of actuation mechanisms and physical interfaces", IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 6, 903–909, 2024, DOI: 10.1109/TMRB.2024.3407374.
  • P. Marra, S. Hussain, M. Caianiello, F. Ficuciello, "MPC for suturing stitch automation", IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 6, 1468–1477, 2024, DOI: 10.1109/TMRB.2024.3472796.
  • M. Sallam, M.A. Shamseldin, F. Ficuciello, "Autonomous navigation and control of magnetic microcarriers using potential field algorithm and adaptive non-linear PID", Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 11, 1439427, 2024, DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2024.1439427.
  • M. Selvaggio, R. Moccia, P. Arpenti, R. Caccavale, F. Ruggiero, J. Cacace, F. Ficuciello, A. Finzi, V. Lippiello, L. Villani, B. Siciliano, “Robotics goes PRISMA”, Robotica, 42, 2024, DOI: 10.1017/S026357472400033X.
  • A. Singh, M. Pinto, P. Kaltsas, S. Pirozzi, S. Sulaiman, F. Ficuciello. "Validations of various in-hand object manipulation strategies employing a novel tactile sensor developed for an under-actuated robot hand", Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 11 1460589, 2024, DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2024.1460589.
  • S.M. Orozco Soto, V. Lippiello, "Increasing horizontal controlled force delivery capabilities of aerial manipulators by leveraging the environment", Robotics, 13(10), 147; 2024, DOI: 10.3390/robotics13100147.
  • D. Wei, X. Zhang, K. Yang, T. Gao, S. Hussain, F. Ficuciello, "Novel multi‐configuration elastic actuator with controllable energy flow and power modulation for dynamic energy robot systems", Advanced Intelligent Systems, 6, 2400079, 2024, DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202400079.
  • Z. Xie, Y. Wang, X. Luo, P. Arpenti, F. Ruggiero, B. Siciliano, “Three-dimensional variable center of mass height biped walking using a new model and nonlinear model predictive control”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, 197, 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2024.105651.

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  • F. Caccavale, P. Cilibrizzi, F. Pierri, L. Villani, "Actuators fault diagnosis for robot manipulators with uncertain model", Control Engineering Practice, 17, 146–157, 2009, DOI: 10.1016/j.conengprac.2008.05.012.

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