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RoboTXpower - Textile robotics for human empowerment

RoboTXpower

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Registrations open

8th September to 7th December 2025

Period
16th -20th February 2026

 

Learning objectives  

The Seasonal School will introduce participants to the urgent topic of textile-based robotics, providing them with interdisciplinary tools to design robots based on textiles, how to leverage the unique properties of these materials to devise wearable and non-wearable robotic tools, and for the understanding of their role in human empowerment, combining engineering, biomechanical, clinical, and regulatory aspects. This objective will be pursued through a mix of theoretical lessons accompanied by hands-on laboratory activities, fulfilling the gap between theoretical and practical aspects.  

Teaching methodologies  

Participants will have the opportunity to tackle the scientific, clinical, and engineering challenges of textile robotics, developing an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the design of innovative solutions. Through interaction with experts in the field and hands-on activities, they will gain a systemic perspective that combines advanced materials, biomechanics, control, and regulatory aspects for the creation of intelligent wearable technologies.  

Target participants  

Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students from different backgrounds (e.g. engineering, design, mathematics, physics, computer sciences, medicine, sport sciences, physiotherapy) who are interested in interested in wearable robotics, the innovative materials that compose them and their application for motor assistance and rehabilitation. 

SDGs (https://sdgs.un.org/goals)  

  • Good Health and Wellbeing
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Reduced Inequalities  

Coordinator and key teaching staff  

Coordinators: Dr. Leonardo Cappello, Dr. Sophie Skach, Dr. Jacopo Quaglierini,  

Key teaching staff: Dr. Denise Amram, Prof. Marco Controzzi, Prof. Simona Crea, Prof. Matteo Cianchetti, Prof. Egidio Falotico, Dr. Emilio Trigili, Prof. Bernardo Innocenti, Dr. Fausto Panizzolo  

Dr. Gianni Bicchi.