The research group at the Antonio Ruberti Department of Computer, Control, and Management Engineering investigates various haptic feedback methods for guiding needle insertion in soft tissues using remote-controlled robots.
The Robotics team of University of Nevada teams within XPrize 2022 created a humanoid robot and an accompanying system that can be controlled by a person via TouchDIVER haptic glove.
IDSIA USI-SUPSI provides the user with a natural human-robot interaction interface through TouchDIVER to feel the interactions and enhance the tele-manipulation tasks.
WEART’s foundation goes back to the meeting of Guido Gioioso and Giovanni Spagnoletti during their Ph.D. studies at the Robotics and Automation Lab at the University of Siena, under the guidance of Prof. Prattichizzo. In 2018, they founded WEART company together with the engineering and industrial partner e-Novia.
Cutaneous force on the fingertip, with high resolution and speed
Realistic tactile sensations that closely resemble real-world textures
Temperatures range from 15°C to 42°C, with exceptional response time
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Copyright 2024, Weart S.r.l. | Via San Martino, 12 – 20122 Milano | P. IVA 10576800964 | N.REA MI – 2543818 | Cap. Soc. € 16.653,94 (i.v.) | Innovative Start-up registered in the Special Section of the Italian Business Register – details