Prof. Giovanni Berselli

University of Genoa, Italy

Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

2009 Ph.D., University of Bologna, Mechanics of Machines

2004 M.Sc., University of Colorado at Boulder, Electrical Engineering

Publications(selected)

1. Kargar, S.M., & Berselli, G. (2026). A sensorized soft-pad-integrated compliant gripper for safe handling of agricultural produce. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 143(7-8), 3761-3772.
2. Mariano, F., De Momi, E., Berselli, G., et al. (2026). A dual-joint compliant architecture for precision control in robotic neuroendoscopy. Precision Engineering, 99, 632-642.
3. Ozcelik, T.I., Masi, E., Kargar, S.M., et al. (2025). Recent developments in electroadhesion grippers for automated fruit grasping. Machines, 13(12), Article 1128.
4. Kargar, S.M., & Berselli, G. (2025). Enhancing gripping stability for delicate object handling: Frictional insights into textured soft pads. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 140(11-12), 6413-6424.
5. Poka, A., Ludovico, D., Manara, F., et al. (2025). Underwater snake-like robots: A review on design, actuation, and modelling methods. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 139(11-12), 5445-5460.
6. Manara, F., Poka, A., Ludovico, D., et al. (2025). Tendon-driven hyper-redundant manipulators: A review on design solutions. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 30(5), 3852-3867.
7. Baggetta, M., Pennacchio, O., Pirozzi, S., et al. (2025). A reconfigurable four-finger gripper for versatile application in the agri-food industry. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 30(4), 2999-3007.
8. Pitzalis, R.F., Giordano, A., Di Spigno, A., et al. (2025). Application of augmented reality-based digital twin approaches: A case study to industrial equipment. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 138(7-8), 3747-3763.
9. Poka, A., Manara, F., Ludovico, D., et al. (2025). Alternative solutions to tendon-driven hyper-redundant manipulators: A review on design and actuation strategies. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 30(5), 3938-3952.
10. Carloni, A., Valori, M., Bertolucci, F., et al. (2025). Enhancing compliant gripper performance: Exploiting electro-adhesion to increase lifting force over grasping force. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 91, Article 102843.
11. Micheli, C., Berselli, G., & Seminara, L. (2024). Model-based approach for indentation on soft electronic skin. Mechatronics, 102, Article 103225.
12. Kargar, S.M., & Berselli, G. (2024). Soft pads for robotic limbs: Achieving human finger compliance via finite element optimization. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 133(11-12), 5715-5742.
13. Kargar, S.M., Parmiggiani, A., Baggetta, M., et al. (2024). Optimization of a tetrahedron compliant spherical joint via computer-aided engineering tools. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 132(3-4), 1151-1162.
14. Poka, A., Manara, F., Ludovico, D., et al. (2025). Design of a torsional stiffener for a cable-driven hyper-redundant robot composed of gear transmission joints. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 136(9), 3945-3956.
15. Merlo, F., Vazzoler, G., & Berselli, G. (2023). Eco-programming of industrial robots for sustainable manufacturing via dynamic time scaling of trajectories. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 79, Article 102420.
16. Gattino, C., Ottonello, E., Baggetta, M., et al. (2023). Application of AI failure identification techniques in condition monitoring using wavelet analysis. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 125(9-10), 4013-4026.
17. Luzi, L., Carloni, A., Monari, E., et al. (2022). A new resonance-based design approach to reduce motor torque requirements in automated machinery. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 122(11-12), 4353-4364.
18. Baggetta, M., Berselli, G., Palli, G., et al. (2022). Design, modeling, and control of a variable stiffness elbow joint (Aug, 10.1007/s00170-022-09886-7, 2022). International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 123(1-2), 687-687.
19. Baggetta, M., Berselli, G., Palli, G., et al. (2022). Design, modeling, and control of a variable stiffness elbow joint. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 122(11-12), 4437-4451.
20. Gadaleta, M., Berselli, G., Pellicciari, M., et al. (2021). Extensive experimental investigation for the optimization of the energy consumption of a high payload industrial robot with open research dataset. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 68, Article 102046.

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WOS ResearcherID: E-7672-2016