Industrial Bioengineering
Scientific coordinator: Andrea Corvi
The Industrial Bioengineering Group conducts research activities in the following macro-areas:
- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials, and Smart Materials (scientific coordinator Federico Carpi). In this field, activities focus on the development of new materials, devices, and their applications. More information is available on the dedicated website SMART - Soft Matter ARtificial muscles and Transducers.
- Biomedical and Robotics (scientific coordinator: Filippo Cavallo). This field involves advanced research in biomedical engineering, biomechanics, and biomedical robotics, with a strong focus on assistive and service robotics. The group aims to promote, develop, and evaluate innovative robotic and intelligent systems for healthcare, while identifying and validating novel paradigms for the prevention, monitoring, and support of neurodegenerative, chronic and neurodevelopmental diseases, addressing both physical and cognitive decline. The research activities are oriented toward improving quality of life, autonomy, and safety through the integration of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensing technologies. Particular attention is devoted to healthcare and assistive scenarios, including clinical decision support, long-term monitoring, and human-centered robotic solutions for vulnerable populations. The main scientific and technological challenges addressed by the group include:
- Social and assistive robotics
- Human–robot interaction and collaboration
- Wearable sensing systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
- Artificial intelligence for companion robots and healthcare applications
More information is available on the dedicated website: https://www.abrlab.unifi.it/
- Biomechanics (scientific coordinator Andrea Corvi)
Last update
30.01.2026