Mechatronics and Robotics
Cluster
- Automation
Description
The research activities carried out by the Mechatronics and Robotics Group of the University of Udine concern the topics of: dynamic modeling and trajectory planning for mechatronic and robotic systems, collaborative robotics, vibration mechanics, mobile robotics for autonomous mapping and monitoring applications in agriculture. The Research Group laboratory hosts students of bachelor's and master's degrees in Mechanical, Electronic and Management Engineering, doctoral students, research fellows and visiting students from abroad. Numerous robotic systems are available within the laboratory, such as industrial and collaborative manipulators, autonomous mobile robots, as well as sensors for data acquisition and analysis. The laboratory boasts numerous scientific research collaborations at a national and international level, as well as with local companies to increase competitiveness and technological transfer.
Research subjects
- Functional and quantitative analysis of mechanical systems
- Modeling and design of mechanical systems
- Solutions for complex mechatronic and robotic systems
- Analysis and control of vibrations in mechanical systems
- Design and implementation of innovative controllers (e.g.: DRC, HIL, sensorless control, force control, MPC)
- Design and development of innovative systems for non-conventional robotics
- Innovative techniques for path and trajectory planning in mechatronics and robotics
ERC panels
- PE7_1 Control engineering
- PE7_10 Robotics
- PE7_3 Simulation engineering and modelling
- PE7_9 Man-machine interfaces