AcRobotica

AcRobotica

ALTAIR research projects

AcRobotica

Our research projects on Exoskeletons and Assistive Robotics

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Our AcROBOTICA team works on projects related to exoskeletons and assistive robotics. 

This page collects our small an mediunsize projects on exoskeleton design and control, myography based control, assistive robotica and human-robot interaction control

RESEARCH Projects

Principal Investigator for the research project “ASSOLOIST: an ASSsistive exOskeLeton for mOtor Impaired SubjecTs ” (Un esoscheletro a controllo mioelettrico per assistenza alla disabilità motoria) funded by European Social Fund (Fondo Sociale Europeo). Duration: February 2024 – July 2005, 3 temporary researchers hired.

Principal Investigator for the research project “Design of an emg-controlled upper limb robotic orthosis for muscular weakness” (Progettazione di un’ortesi robotica per l’arto superiore con controllo mioelettrico e indirizzata a soggetti con debolezza muscolare) funded by European Social Fund (Fondo Sociale Europeo). Duration: October 2018 – October 2019, 4 temporary researchers hired.

Principal Investigator for the research project “Forecast” funded by the European Union, Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, through an Open Call issued by the EUROBENCH Project. The EUROBENCH project aims at creating the first benchmarking framework for robotic systems in Europe. The FORECAST project focuses on benchmarking force control algorithms for robotic locomotion applications such as exoskeletons and humanoids. Duration: March 2018 – September 2020, 6 temporary researchers hired.

INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH Projects

Principal Investigator for the research contract “Design of algorithms and mechatronic devices for wearable robotic systems with the aim of compensating gravitational forces acting on operators or patients” (Progettazione di algoritmi e apparati meccatronici per sistemi robotici indossabili con la finalità di compensare le forze gravitazionali agenti su operatori o pazienti) Contract n. 440888 – 09/10/2024 with the company Plumake s.r.l. (PIVA 04221940234)

Principal Investigator for the research contract “Experimental Assessment of an Active Industrial Exoskeleton’s Performance through Trials Involving Healthy Subjects” (Valutazione sperimentale delle performance di un esoscheletro industriale attivo mediante test su soggetti sani) Contract n. 420417- 23/10/23 with the company AGADE s.r.l. (PIVA IT11236320963)

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The AcRobotica Team

Andrea Calanca

Andrea Calanca

Associate Professor

Eldison Dimo

Eldison Dimo

Post-doc

Francesco Pascucci

Francesco Pascucci

Ph.D. Student

Davide Costanzi

Davide Costanzi

Research Assistant

Emanuele Feola

Emanuele Feola

Research Assistant

Matteo Meneghetti

Matteo Meneghetti

Research Assistant

Noè Murr

Noè Murr

Research Assistant

Rafael Ferro Luzia

Rafael Ferro Luzia

Rudy Vicario

Rudy Vicario

Research Assistant

Enrico Sartori

Enrico Sartori

Research Assistant

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ODINO – Laboratorio di Robotica Educativa

ODINO – Laboratorio di Robotica Educativa

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Laboratorio ODINO

Laboratorio di Robotica educativa e Officina d’Innovazione ODINO Verona

 

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Timing

Inaugurato a Settembre 2021

Link

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Con il contributo di

Fondazione Cariverona

Laboratorio di Robotica ODINO – L’officina di Innovazione di Verona

Il Laboratorio di Robotica ODINO Verona offre formazione di base e specialistica in ambito Industria 4.0 e robotica, favorendo il networking con aziende high-tech e la contaminazione tra giovani appassionati. Ospita al suo interno una linea di produzione completamente automatizzata, riprodotta a scopi formativi. Localizzata presso l’Ex-Mercato generale di Verona (Laboratorio ICE), l’Officina è gestita direttamente dal Dipartimento di Informatica dell’Università di Verona.

Cosa trovi in ODINO? Robot collaborativi, stampa 3D, interazione uomo-macchina avanzata, automazione e catena di montaggio, dimostrazioni e robot in funzione.

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Laboratorio ODINO Verona

Open lab - prenota la tua visita!

L’Officina ODINO Verona apre le porte per cittadini, scuole e futuri studenti. Ci sono tante ragioni per venire a trovarci: per capire se la robotica può far parte del tuo percorso di studi universitari, per fare un’esperienza scuola lavoro e acquisire crediti #PCTO, per organizzare una visita scolastica con la tua classe. 

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Via Santa Teresa 12, Verona c/o ICE Lab

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Il Laboratorio di Robotica – Officina d’Innovazione ODINO Verona nasce all’interno del progetto “ODINO – Officine d’Innovazione” che ha l’obiettivo di offrire percorsi formativi gratuiti di eccellenza e di auto-imprenditorialità per giovani dai 16 ai 30 anni del territorio veronese.
Il progetto ODINO si sviluppa all’interno di due settori strategici per il territorio: la viticoltura e la robotica per l’industria 4.0.

Le officine di Innovazione ODINO sono luoghi di formazione e apprendimento che rendono possibili incontri di persone, saperi, esperienze e crescita professionale, in relazione costante con i territori in cui sono inseriti: le città di Soave e Verona. L’Officina ODINO Soave detta anche “Scuola del Vino” ha sede presso l’Ex Mulino di Soave, luogo simbolo della città.

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PROCT Project

PROCT Project

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PROCT

Prostate Diagnosis using Optical Coherence Tomography

 

Timing

From 1 October 2022 to
31 March 2024

Link

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Granted by

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PROCT Project: Repurposing an eye exam method for prostate cancer diagnosis

 

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an imaging technique that takes pictures of the back of the eye. Funded by the European Research Council, the PROCT project aims to exploit this method for prostate cancer diagnosis. Existing prostate biopsy approaches are invasive, subjective and prone to human error, leading to significant misdiagnoses of prostate cancer. OCT offers the potential to visualise the prostate tissue without any physical examination. Imaging will be semi-automated and image analysis will take place utilising AI. PROCT partners will validate at the preclinical level this innovative approach aiming to improve disease management and patients’ quality of life.

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Robiopsy

Robiopsy

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ROBIOPSY

AI and Robotics for Prostate Biopsy

 

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Timing

From 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2025

Link

Official website

Granted by

Horizon-Europe
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ROBIOPSY project: AI and Robotics combined in a new robotic device for prostate cancer biopsy.

 

With 1.3 million new cases worldwide, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men.

The ROBIOPSY project aims at evolving the robotic device for prostate cancer biopsy demonstrated during the ERC-PoC PROST into a product prototype that will be ready for clinical trials.

The focus of the project will be on the engineering of the current laboratory prototype, and on the accurate analysis of the business case of prostate cancer diagnosis. We will address the results of the pre-clinical tests, meet the strict medical certification regulations, and analyse the Health economics implications of our solution.

ROBIOPSY will effectively address the main causes of diagnostic errors in prostate cancer, supporting the medical personnel and providing a better treatment for the patient which will be

  • Standardized: More precision, safety, repeatability, and control thanks to the AI.
  • User oriented: Easy design that shortens the procedure learning curve of the medical personnel.
  • Precise: Target identification and positioning error drastically lowered.

ROBIOPSY is funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and SMEs Executive Agency.

The focus of the project will be on the engineering of the current laboratory prototype, and on the accurate analysis of the business case of prostate cancer diagnosis.

Prof. Riccardo Muradore

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ALTAIR People involved

Riccardo Muradore

Riccardo Muradore

Associate Professor

Francesco Setti

Francesco Setti

Assistant Professor

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GEYEDANCE

GEYEDANCE

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AI Guidance for Robot-Assisted Eye Surgery

 

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Timing

From 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2026

Link

Official website

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GEYEDANCE is an EU-funded project that is developing the world’s first assistive robotic platform for safe and efficient retina surgery procedures. This technology aims to address a significant unmet socio-economic challenge by offering retina surgery for patients who currently receive inadequate or no treatment due to a shortage of personnel.

About GEYEDANCE

GEYEDANCE technology will apply Artificial Intelligence methods to the field of surgical robotics, creating a high-precision, tremor-free robotic-assisted tool for retina surgery that enhances surgeons’ abilities while alleviating mental and physical strain. The project’s research builds upon an already CE-certified robotic system and aims to develop tangible technology that is “close-to-certification”.

The project is managed by a multi-disciplinary consortium comprising 7 partners. This consortium includes universities such as the University of Verona (IT), University of Ferrara (IT), and University of Bern (CH); research centers like ACMIT (AT); companies such as Zeiss Med and Zeiss CRT; as well as SMEs like Preceyes (NL). These partners assume complementary roles in research, communication, and exploitation activities throughout the project, as well as during the subsequent commercialization phase, which takes place after the project’s completion.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement N° 101070443

Democratizing retina surgery: GEYEDANCE technology aims at answering a big unmet socio-economic challenge, providing retina surgery for those patients that are currently treated inadequately or even not treated because of the lack of personnel. 
Prof. Riccardo Muradore

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ALTAIR People involved

Riccardo Muradore

Riccardo Muradore

Associate Professor

Francesco Setti

Francesco Setti

Assistant Professor

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