Bioelectronics and Bioengineering Area Neuroengineering is a novel discipline combining engineering including micro and nanotechnology, electrical and mechanical, and computer science with cellular, molecular, cognitive neuroscience
Surgical Robotics and Allied Technologies Area Identify enabling technologies and develop solutions for addressing the field of minimally invasive surgery, targeted therapy and diagnosis
Soft Robotics Area Soft robotics is an interdisciplinary field in robotics that deals with robots built out of soft and deformable materials capable to actively and safely interact with humans and the environment
Sensor Signals and Information Processing Area Development of wearable sensor systems to monitor human movement
Robot Companions for Citizens Area The goal of this research area is to develop a new generation of robot companions, based on supportive technologies that aim to help citizens of all ages, from infants to the elderly
Neuro Robotics Area The neuro-robotics paradigm is a design approach that fuses neuroscience and robotics in order to design and develop advanced robotic devices interacting with human beings
Creative Engineering Design Area Creative engineering design in robotics and biorobotics is a way to bridge research and industrial innovation, to develop acceptable and sustainable robots, and to educate creative students
Artificial Hands Area The Artificial Hands Area of the BioRobotics Institute pursues research into mechatronics and human-machine interfaces for advanced robotic limbs to be used as thought-controlled prostheses.
