Fit4MedRob and Future Directions: Young Researchers Shaping Robotics and AI for Rehabilitation
23 October 2026 · 18:00–19:30
| Time | Block | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | Opening | Introduction by the Organizers | Christian Tamantini, Marta Gherardini, Chiara Livolsi, Andrea Tigrini |
| 18:05 | Senior Speakers | Overview of Fit4MedRob Missions | Irene Aprile, Marco Controzzi, AndreA Orlandini |
| 18:45 | Young Researchers | Young Researchers’ Experiences within Fit4MedRob | Camilla Schirru, Rita Molle, Elena Adelucci, Carmela Calabrese, Maria Lombardi, Samuele Bordini, Alessandro Provaggi, Davide Astarita, Roberto Soldi |
| 19:25 | Discussion | Closing Discussion | Workshop organizers and speakers |
Opening remarks and introduction to the workshop rationale, with a focus on the role of Fit4MedRob in promoting robotics and artificial intelligence for rehabilitation and on the contribution of young researchers involved in the project.
The organizers will introduce the workshop structure, the main objectives of the session, and the motivation behind dedicating a specific space to PhD students and early-career researchers who have contributed to Fit4MedRob activities. The introduction will frame the discussion around current achievements, lessons learned, and future directions beyond the project.
Overview of Fit4MedRob missions and perspectives from senior researchers involved in the initiative.
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi (FDG)
Senior speaker presentation dedicated to Mission 1 activities within Fit4MedRob.
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna)
Senior speaker presentation dedicated to Mission 2 activities within Fit4MedRob.
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)
Senior speaker presentation dedicated to Mission 3 activities within Fit4MedRob.
Short presentations by PhD students and young researchers who have worked within Fit4MedRob, highlighting their project experience, scientific contribution, and future research perspectives.
| Speaker | Group / Institution | Project / Tentative Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Camilla Schirru | Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (SSSA) | The myokinetic interface: towards clinical translation of implanted magnets for the control of assistive devices |
| Rita Molle | Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM) | (title to be confirmed) |
| Elena Adelucci | Università di Firenze (UNIFI) | (title to be confirmed) |
| Carmela Calabrese & Maria Lombardi | Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) | Design of new HRI-based rehabilitation protocols for social disorders |
| Samuele Bordini | Università di Pisa (UNIPI) | Bridging Stakeholder Needs and Technological Capabilities to Identify Humanoid Robot Applications in Rehabilitation: A Case Study in an ALS Multidisciplinary Care Unit |
| Alessandro Provaggi | Università di Genova (UNIGE) | Humans adapt to artificial partner traits in a trust game |
| Davide Astarita | Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (SSSA) | Unilateral hip assistance for gait rehabilitation: feasibility and short-term clinical effects |
| Roberto Soldi | Università di Pavia (UNIPV) | (title to be confirmed) |
Final discussion with organizers, senior speakers, and young researchers on future directions for robotics and artificial intelligence in rehabilitation beyond Fit4MedRob.