December 15th, 2015 – Innovation and research, science and technology: the University of Siena is once again a center of excellence talent. And a new confirmation comes now for the field of robotics, as Professor Domenico Prattichizzo, Professor of Robotics at the Tuscan university, has been appointed IEEE Fellow by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, a worldwide association of professional scientists that aims to promote technology at the service of humanity. Through its 400.000 members in 160 nations, the institution is a leader in a wide variety of fields, ranging from aerospace engineering, to computers, automation and telecommunications, biomedical engineering and electronics. Professor Prattichizzo, author of many scientific papers, won the title for his contributions in the fields of haptic perception and multi-finger robotic hands. These, besides being outstanding achievements in technological development, represent a real opportunity to provide replacement aids for people with disabilities. (red)
