International Journal Papers
[J86] A. Ceccarelli, L. Nini, S.M. Li Gioi, L. Tontini, M. Lapresa, I. Cardiello, F. Bressi, E. Gruppioni, F. Cordella, N.L. Tagliamonte, L. Zollo, F. Taffon, “Parametric Design of the Bioinspired and Customizable 3D-AID Hand Prosthesis”, Results in Engineering, 2026
[J85] R. Morfino, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, L Zollo, “Teleoperated Robot-Assisted Pedicle Tapping: A Hybrid Position–Force Control Approach”, IEEE Access, 2026
[J84] R. Billardello, C. Tamantini, S.M. Li Gioi, F. Cordella, F. Scotto Di Luzio, G.F. Papalia, G. Maltese, F. Russo, G. Vadalà, L. Zollo, “Multimodal Assessment of Back Performance Scale Tasks in Low Back Pain and Healthy Subjects”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2026
[J83] E. Stefanelli, A. Mohammadi, C. Wang, T. Yu, Y. Tan, P. Choong, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, D. Oetomo, “Simultaneous Recognition of Hand Gestures, Grasping Force, and Hand Aperture Using a Wearable Displacement Myography System”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2026
[J82] G. Cirelli, E. Stefanelli, R. Billardello, C. Tamantini, S. Leonelli, L. Zollo, L.P. Cordella, F. Cordella, “Context-Aware Semiautonomous Control for Upper-Limb Prostheses”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2026
[J81] F. Cordella, D. Farina, L. Zollo, “Editorial: Human-in-the-loop paradigm for assistive robotics, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2026
[J80] G. Cirelli, C. Tamantini, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “Computer vision for high-level control of prosthetic limbs: A literature review”, Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 2026
[J79] R. Billardello, K. Dejanovic, F. Cordella, D. D’Accolti, C. Cipriani, L. Zollo, “Hierarchical Classification of EMG Signal for Hand and Wrist Gestures and Forces in Myoelectric Control”, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2026
\ecvitem{[J78]}{A. Demofonti, \underline{F. Cordella}, F. Scotto di Luzio, V. Iannelli, L. Zollo, “A kinematic-and-muscular modulation strategy for FES-assisted upper limb rehabilitation: a feasibility study”, Scientific Reports, 2025}
[J77] S.M. Li Gioi, M. Lapresa, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “Performance evaluation of Leap Motion Controller for hand motion assessment”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2026
[J76] A. Ceccarelli, L. Nini, S.M. Li Gioi, F. Cordella, F. Taffoni, L. Zollo, N.L. Tagliamonte, “Design, Prototyping and Testing of a Bioinspired Prosthetic Hand Finger Based on Six-Bar Linkage”, Results in Engineering, 2025
[J75] R. Molle, C. Tamantini, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, F. Scotto di Luzio, D. Sebastiani, F. Santacaterina, M. Bravi, F. Bressi, S. Miccinilli, L. Zollo, “Exploring Priority Parameters in Physiotherapist Decision Models for Tailoring Robot-Aided Rehabilitation” International Journal of Social Robotics, 2025
[J74] R. Paolini, R, Collu, L. Tullio, A. Demofonti, A. Scarpelli, F. Cordella, M. Barbaro, L. Zollo “Wearable stimulator for upper and lower limb somatotopic sensory feedback restoration”, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems, 2025
[J73] R. Paolini, F. Liu, A. Scarpelli, A. Demofonti, F Cordella, D. Jiang, A. Demosthenous, L. Zollo, “A novel portable device and validation procedure for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation”, Wearable Technologies, 2025
[J72] C. Tamantini, M.L. Cristofanelli, F. Fracasso, A. Umbrico, G. Cortellessa, A. Orlandini, F. Cordella, “Physiological Sensor Technologies in Workload Estimation: A Review”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2025
[J71] R. Billardello, C. Tamantini, F. Cordella, F. Scotto di Luzio, T. Varrecchia, G. Chini, F. Draicchio, A. Ranavolo, L. Zollo, “Estimating workers’ physical effort during isometric contractions through sEMG: the role of feature selection”, ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction, 2025
[J70]A. Scarpelli, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Encoding algorithms for somatotopic restoration of somatic sensations in the upper-limb: a systematic review”, Journal of Neural Engineering, 2025
[J69] M. Sperduti, N.L. Tagliamonte, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Design of a testbed for mechanical and thermal stimulation in somatosensory studies”, Scientific Reports, 2025
[J68] C. Tamantini, F. Marra, J. Di Tocco, S. Di Modica, A. Lanata, F. Cordella, M. Ferrarin, F. Rizzo, M. Stefanelli, M. Papacchini, C. Delle Site, A. Tamburrano, C. Massaroni, E. Schena, L. Zollo, M.S. Sarto, “SenseRisc: An instrumented smart shirt for risk prevention in the workplace”, Wearable Technologies, 2025
[J67] A. Demofonti, M. Germanotta, A. Zingaro, G. Bailo, S. Insalaco, F. Cordella, I.G. Aprile, L. Zollo, “Restoring Somatotopic Sensory Feedback in Lower Limb Amputees through Noninvasive Nerve Stimulation”, Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2025
[J66] M.C. Caschera, P. Grifoni, F. Cordella, Editorial: Human-centered artificial intelligence in interaction processes, Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, 2025
[J65] M. Lapresa, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, A. Reggimenti, L. Zollo, “Reproducing the caress gesture with an anthropomorphic robot: a feasibility study”, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 2024
[J64] C. Tamantini, F. Cordella, F. Scotto di Luzio, C. Lauretti, B. Campagnola, F. Santacaterina, M. Bravi, F. Bressi, F. Draicchio, S. Miccinilli, L. Zollo, “A fuzzy-logic approach for longitudinal assessment of patients’ psychophysiological state: an application to upper-limb orthopedic robot-aided rehabilitation”, Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 21 (1), 2024
[J63] J. Follmann, J., C. Gentile, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, C.R. Rodrigues, “Touch and slippage detection in robotic hands with spiking neural networks”, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 136, 108953, 2024
[J62] C. Tamantini, F. Cordella, N.L. Tagliamonte, I. Pecoraro, I. Pisotta, A. Bigioni, F. Tamburella, M. Lorusso, M. Molinari, L. Zollo, “A Data-Driven Fuzzy Logic Method for Psychophysiological Assessment: An Application to Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking,” IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 695-705, 2024
[J61] F. Mereu, F. Cordella, R. Paolini, A. Scarpelli, A. Demofonti, L. Zollo, E. Gruppioni, “A Sensory Feedback Neural Stimulator Prototype for Both Implantable and Wearable Applications”, Micromachines, 15, 480, 2024
[J60] S. Ligioi, G. Loianno, F. Cordella, “Robust Upper Limb Kinematic Reconstruction Using a RGB-D Camera”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 9(4), pp. 3831–3837, 2024
[J59] A. Scarpelli, A. Demofonti, F. Cordella, U. Coffa, F. Mereu, E. Gruppioni, L. Zollo, “Eliciting Force and Slippage in Upper Limb Amputees Through Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)”, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 32:3006-3017, 2024
[J58] E. Stefanelli, M. Sperduti, F. Cordella, N.L. Tagliamonte, L. Zollo, “Performance Assessment of Thermal Sensors for Hand Prostheses” IEEE Sensors Journal, 24(17), pp. 27559–27569, 2024
[J57] M. Lapresa, V. Corradini, A. Iacca, F. Scotto di Luzio, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “A comprehensive analysis of task-specific hand kinematic, muscle and force synergies”, Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering 44 (1), 218-230, 2024
[J56] M. Lapresa, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “A marker-based approach to determine the centers of rotation of finger joints”, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 108055, 2024
[J55] M. Sguanci, S. Mancin, M. Piredda, F. Cordella, N.L. Tagliamonte, L. Zollo, M.G. De Marinis, “Nursing-engineering interdisciplinary research: A synthesis of methodological approach to perform healthcare-technology integrated projects”, MethodsX, 102525, 2024
[J54] G. Cirelli, C. Tamantini, L.P. Cordella, F. Cordella, “A Semiautonomous Control Strategy Based on Computer Vision for a Hand–Wrist Prosthesis”, Robotics 12 (6), 152, 2023
[J53] F. Cordella, S.R. Soekadar, L. Zollo, “Editorial: Neurorobotics and strategies for adaptive human-machine interaction, volume II”, Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 17:1354389, 2023
[J52] T. Varrecchia, G. Chini, S. Di Fonzo, R. Billardello, C. Tamantini, F. Cordella, F. Scotto di Luzio, L. Zollo, L. Fiori, A. Tatarelli, A. Silvetti, M. Serrao, F. Draicchio, A. Ranavolo, “valuation of a passive upper limb exoskeleton using high-density surface electromyography”, Gait & Posture 105, S52-S53, 2023
[J51] R. Billardello, C. Tamantini, F. Scotto di Luzio, F. Cordella, F. Russo, G. Papalia, G. Vadalà, L. Zollo, “Quantifying muscular activity during Back Performance Scale tasks”, Gait & Posture 105, S7-S8, 2023
[J50] E. Stefanelli, F. Cordella, C. Gentile, L. Zollo, “Hand Prosthesis Sensorimotor Control Inspired by the Human Somatosensory System”, Robotics 12 (5), 136, 2023
[J49] M. Lapresa, A. Ceccarelli, F. Taffoni, N.L. Tagliamonte, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “Analysis of Hand Intra-Finger Couplings During Flexion Movements in the Free Space”, IEEE Access, 2023
[J48] C. Tamantini*, F. Cordella*, C. Lauretti, F. Scotto Di Luzio, B. Campagnola, L. Cricenti, M. Bravi, F. Bressi, F. Draicchio, S. Sterzi, L. Zollo, “Tailoring upper-limb robot-aided orthopedic rehabilitation on patients’ psychophysiological state”, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2023
[J47] J.M. Vicente-Samper, C. Tamantini, E. Ávila-Navarro, M.Á. De La Casa-Lillo, L. Zollo, J.M. Sabater-Navarro, F. Cordella, “An ML-Based Approach to Reconstruct Heart Rate from PPG in Presence of Motion Artifacts”, Biosensors 13(7), 718, 2023
[J46] R. Cittadini, C Tamantini, F Scotto di Luzio, C Lauretti, L Zollo, F. Cordella, “Affective state estimation based on Russell’s model and physiological measurements”, Scientific Reports 13 (1), 9786, 2023
[J45] M. Stefano, F. Cordella, G. Cozza, A.L. Ciancio, L. Zollo, “Study of electrical neural stimulation effects using extraneural and intraneural electrodes”, Applied Sciences 13 (10), 2023
[J44] J.M. Catalán, E. Trigili, M. Nann, A. Blanco-Ivorra, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, E. Ivorra, E. Armstrong, S. Crea, M. Alcañiz, L. Zollo, S.R. Soekadar, N. Vitiello, N. García-Aracil, “Hybrid brain/neural interface and autonomous vision-guided whole-arm exoskeleton control to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)”, Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 20, 61, 2023
[J43] R Collu, R Paolini, M Bilotta, A Demofonti, F. Cordella, L Zollo, M Barbaro, “Wearable High Voltage Compliant Current Stimulator for Restoring Sensory Feedback”, Micromachines 14 (4), 782, 2023
[J42] F. Bressi, L. Cricenti, M. Bravi, F. Pannunzio, F. Cordella, M. Lapresa, S. Miccinilli, F. Santacaterina, L. Zollo, S. Sterzi, B. Campagnola, “Treatment of the Paretic Hand with a Robotic Glove Combined with Physiotherapy in a Patient Suffering from Traumatic Tetraparesis: A Case Report”, Sensors 23 (7), 3484, 2023
[J41] F. Mereu, F. Morosato, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, E. Gruppioni “Exploring the EMG transient: the muscular activation sequences used as novel time-domain features for hand gestures classification”, Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 17, 1264802, 2023
[J40] F. Leone, F. Mereu, C. Gentile, F. Cordella, E. Gruppioni, L. Zollo, “Hierarchical strategy for sEMG classification of the hand/wrist gestures and forces of transradial amputees”, Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2023
[J39] C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, I. Saltarelli, R. Morfino, L. Zollo, “A semi-autonomous robot control based on bone layer transition detection for a safe pedicle tapping”, International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 1-11, 2023
[J38] C. Gentile, G. Lunghi, L.R. Buonocore, F. Cordella, M. Di Castro, A. Masi, L. Zollo, “Manipulation Tasks in Hazardous Environments Using a Teleoperated Robot: A Case Study at CERN”, Sensors 23 (4), 1979, 2023
[J37] C. Tamantini, C. Rondoni, F. Cordella, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “A Classification Method for Workers’ Physical Risk”, Sensors 23 (3), 1575, 2023
[J36] M. Lapresa, C. Lauretti, F. Scotto di Luzio, F. Bressi, F. Santacaterina, M. Bravi, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “Development and Validation of a System for the Assessment and Recovery of Grip Force Control”, Bioengineering 10 (1), 63, 2023
[J35] A. Scarpelli, M. Stefano, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Evaluation of the effects of focused ultrasound stimulation on the central nervous system through a multiscale simulation approach”, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022, 10, 1034194
[J34] M. Lapresa, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “A user-friendly automatic toolbox for hand kinematic analysis, clinical assessment and postural synergies extraction”, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022
[J33] F. Bressi, F. Santacaterina, L. Cricenti, B. Campagnola, F. Nasto, C. Assenza, D. Morelli, F. Cordella, M. Lapresa, L. Zollo, S. Sterzi, M. Bravi, “Robotic-Assisted Hand Therapy with Gloreha Sinfonia for the Improvement of Hand Function after Pediatric Stroke: A Case Report”, Applied Sciences, 2022, 12(9), 4206
[J32] B. Albanesi, M. Piredda, M. Bravi, F. Bressi, R. Gualandi, A. Marchetti, G. Facchinetti, A. Ianni, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, M.G. De Marinis, “Interventions to prevent and reduce work-related musculoskeletal injuries and pain among healthcare professionals. A comprehensive systematic review of the literature”, Journal of Safety Research, 2022, 82, pp. 124–143
[J31] F. Scotto di Luzio, F. Cordella, et al., “Modification of Hand Muscular Synergies in Stroke Patients after Robot-Aided Rehabilitation”; Applied Sciences 12 (6), 3146, 2022
[J30] C. Gentile, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Hierarchical Human-Inspired Control Strategies for Prosthetic Hands”, Sensors 22 (7), 2521, 2022
[J29] F. Leone, C. Gentile, F. Cordella, E. Gruppioni, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “A parallel classification strategy to simultaneous control elbow, wrist, and hand movements”, Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 19 (1), 1-17, 2022
[J28] C. Tamantini*, F. Cordella*, C. Lauretti, L. Zollo, “The WGD—A Dataset of Assembly Line Working Gestures for Ergonomic Analysis and Work-Related Injuries Prevention”, Sensors, 2021, 21(22). DOI: 10.3390/s21227600. (*These authors contributed equally to this work)
[J27] T. Falcone, F. Cordella, V. Molinaro, L. Zollo, S. Del Ferraro, “Real-time human core temperature estimation methods and their application in the occupational field: a systematic review”, Measurements:Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 2021
[J26] F. Mereu*, F. Leone*, C. Gentile, F. Cordella, E. Gruppioni, L. Zollo, “Control strategies and performance assessment of upper-limb tmr prostheses: A review”, Sensors, 2021, 21(6), pp. 1–31, 1953
[J25] M. Stefano, F. Cordella, A. Loppini, S. Filippi, L. Zollo, “A Multiscale Approach to Axon and Nerve Stimulation Modeling: A Review”, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2021, 29, pp. 397–407, 9335942
[J24] C. Tamantini, F. Scotto di Luzio, F. Cordella, G. Pascarella, F.E. Agrò, L. Zollo, “A Robotic Healthcare Assistant for COVID-19 Emergency”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, 2021
[J23] F. Cordella, F. Scotto Di Luzio, M. Bravi, F. Santacaterina, F. Bressi, L. Zollo, “Hand motion analysis during robot-aided rehabilitation in chronic stroke”, Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 2020, 34(5), pp. 45–52
[J22] M. Stefano, F. Cordella, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “Intraneural electrical stimulation of median nerve: A simulation study on sensory and motor fascicles”, Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 2020, 34(5), pp. 127–136
[J21] M. Nann*, F. Cordella*, E. Trigili, C. Lauretti, M. Bravi, S. Miccinilli, J.M. Catalan, F.J. Badesa, S. Crea, F. Bressi, N. Garcia-Aracil, N. Vitiello, L. Zollo, S.R. Soekadar, “Restoring activities of daily living using an EEG/EOG-controlled semi-autonomous whole-arm exoskeleton in chronic stroke”, IEEE Systems Journal, 2020 (*These authors contributed equally to this work)
[J20] C. Gentile, F. Cordella, C. Ramos Rodriguez, L. Zollo, “Touch-and-slippage detection algorithm for prosthetic hands”, Mechatronics, 2020
[J19] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, M. Johnson, “Editorial: Human behaviour analysis for robot design and control”, Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2020
[J18] C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, C. Tamantini, C. Gentile, F. Scotto di Luzio, L. Zollo, “A Surgeon-Robot Shared Control for Ergonomic Pedicle Screw Fixation”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2020
[J17] F.J. Badesa, J.A. Diez, M.J. Catalan, E. Trigili, F. Cordella, M. Nann, S. Crea, S.R. Soekadar, L. Zollo, N. Vitiello, N. Garcia-Aracil, “Physiological Responses During Hybrid BNCI Control of an Upper-Limb Exoskeleton”, Sensors, 2019, 19(22). pii: E4931. doi: 10.3390/s19224931.
[J16] C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “A hybrid Joint/Cartesian DMP-based approach for obstacle avoidance of anthropomorphic assistive robots”, Journal of Social Robotics, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 783–-796, 2019. doi: 10.1007/s12369-019-00597-w.
[J15] F. Scotto di Luzio, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “Visual vs Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture Assessment during Upper-Limb Robot-Aided Rehabilitation”, Applied Ergonomics, 2020.
[J14] L. Zollo, G. Di Pino, A.L. Ciancio, F. Ranieri, F. Cordella, C. Gentile, E. Noce, R.A. Romeo, A. Dellacasa Bellingegni, G. Vadala, S. Miccinilli, A. Mioli, L. Diaz-Balzani, M. Bravi, K.P. Hoffmann, A. Schneider, L. Denaro, A. Davalli, E. Gruppioni, R. Sacchetti, S. Castellano, V. Di Lazzaro, S. Sterzi, V. Denaro, E. Guglielmelli, “Restoring tactile sensations via neural interfaces for real-time force-and-slippage closed-loop control of bionic hands”, Science Robotics, 2019, vol. 4, no. 27, eaau9924, DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aau9924.
[J13] F. Scotto di Luzio, D. Simonetti, F. Cordella, S. Miccinilli, S. Sterzi, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “Bio-Cooperative Approach for the Human-in-the-Loop Control of an End-Effector Rehabilitation Robot”, Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2018.
[J12] S. Crea*, M. Nann*, E. Trigili*, F. Cordella, A. Baldoni, F.J. Badesa, J.M. Catalán, L. Zollo, N. Vitiello, N. Garcia Aracil, S.R. Soekadar, “Feasibility and safety of shared EEG/EOG and vision-guided autonomous whole-arm exoskeleton control to perform activities of daily living”, Scientific Reports, 2018.
[J11] E. Noce, C. Gentile, F. Cordella, A.L. Ciancio, V. Piemonte, L. Zollo, “Grasp control of a prosthetic hand through peripheral neural signals”, Journal of Physics Conference Series, 2018. DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1026/1/012006.
[J10] C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, A.L Ciancio, E. Trigili, J.M. Catalan, F.J. Badesa, S. Crea, S.M. Pagliara, S. Sterzi, N. Vitiello, N. Garcia Aracil, L. Zollo, “Learning-by-demonstration for motion planning of upper-limb exoskeletons”, Frontiers in NeuroRobotics, 2018.
[J9] P. Pessia*, F. Cordella*, E. Schena, A. Davalli, R. Sacchetti, L. Zollo, “Evaluation of Pressure Capacitive Sensors for Application in Grasping and Manipulation Analysis”, Sensors, 2017. (*These authors equally contributed to this work)
[J8] F. Cordella, “Biomedical Engineering – the Strong Link between Medicine and Engineering”, Editorial: Journal of Biomedical Science & Applications, vol. 1 no. 1:2, 2017.
[J7] A.G Cutti*, F. Cordella*, G. D’Amico, R. Sacchetti, A. Davalli, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “A motion analysis protocol for kinematic assessment of multifingered prosthetic hands with cosmetic gloves”, Artificial Organs, 2017. (*These authors equally contributed to this work)
[J6] F. Cordella, F. Di Corato, B. Siciliano, L. Zollo, “A stochastic algorithm for automatic hand pose and motion estimation”, Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 2017.
[J5] C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “Learning by Demonstration for planning activities of daily living in rehabilitation and assistive robotics”, Robotics and Automation Letters, 2017.
[J4] F. Cordella, A.L. Ciancio, R. Sacchetti, A. Davalli, A.G. Cutti, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “Literature review on needs of upper limb prosthesis users”, Frontiers in Neuroscience, vol. 10, 2016. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2016.00209.
[J3] A.L. Ciancio, F. Cordella, R. Barone, R.A. Romeo, A. Dellacasa Bellingegni, R. Sacchetti, A. Davalli, G. Di Pino, F. Ranieri, V. Di Lazzaro, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “Control of prosthetic hands via the peripheral nervous system”, Frontiers in Neuroscience, vol. 10, 2016. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2016.00116.
[J2] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, E. Guglielmelli, B. Siciliano, “Human hand motion analysis and synthesis of optimal power grasps for a robotic hand ”, International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2014.
[J1] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, E. Guglielmelli, B. Siciliano, “A bio-inspired grasp optimization algorithm for an anthropomorphic robotic hand”, Thematic Issue of International Journal of Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 2012.
Book Chapters
[B8]}{S. Perdikis, A. Riccio, F. Cordella, G. Barresi, L. Zollo, F. Pichiorri, I. Daly, “Applications of brain–computer interface”, Brain–Computer Interfaces: An educational and research textbook, 2026
[B7] C. Lauretti, F. Scotto Di Luzio, A. Demofonti, C. Tamantini, F. Cordella, N.L.Tagliamonte, L.Zollo, “Towards Human-Centric, Sustainable, and Resilient Robot Technologies”, Healthcare in the Digital Age: Perspectives for Sustainable Innovation and Assessment, 2025
[B6] R. Collu, A. Mascia, R. Paolini, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, P. Cosseddu, M. Barbaro, “A Microcontroller-Based Portable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator via Ultra-comfortable Tattoo Electrodes for Haptic Feedback”. In: Ciofi, C., Limiti, E. (eds) Proceedings of SIE 2023. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 1113. Springer, Cham, 2023
[B5] F. Cordella, A.L. Ciancio, L. Zollo, “Robot-assisted post-surgery rehabilitation”, XXXVIII Bioengineering School in Advanced bioengineering methods, technologies and tools in surgery and therapy, Patron Editore, 2019.
[B4] F. Scotto Di Luzio, F. Cordella, C. Lauretti, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “Assessment of muscular activation patterns in 3d upper limb robot-aided rehabilitation”, Biosystems and Biorobotics, vol. 21, pp. 349–353, 2019.
[B3] A.L. Ciancio, F. Cordella, K.P. Hoffmann, A. Schneider, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “Current achievements and future directions of hand prostheses controlled via peripheral nervous system”, In: Bertolaso M., Di Stefano N. (eds) The Hand. Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics, vol 38, 2017. Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66881-9-5.
[B2] F. Cordella, F. Di Corato, L. Zollo, B. Siciliano, “A robust hand pose estimation algorithm for hand rehabilitation”, New Trends in Image Analysis and Processing – ICIAP 2013 Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 8158, pp. 1–10, A. Petrosino, L. Maddalena, P. Pala (eds.), Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2013..
[B1] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, A. Salerno, E. Guglielmelli, B. Siciliano, “Validation of a power grasping algorithm for an anthropomorphic robotic hand on the basis of human grasping action”, Latest Advances in Robot Kinematics, pp. 91–98, J. Lenarcic M. Husty Editori, Springer, 2012. 10.1007/978-94-007-4620-6-12.
International Conference Papers
[C44] F. Marra, M. Pinnelli, R. Molle, C. Tamantini, C. Massaroni, F. Cordella, A. Ledda, M. Stefanelli, L. Zollo, E. Schena, M.S Sarto, “A Multimodal Smart Wearable Garment for Continuous Monitoring of Human Motor Tasks: A Multi-User Feasibility Study”, IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 \& IoT (MetroInd4. 0 \& IoT), 2026.
[C43] C. Tamantini, M. Fabrizi, L. Zollo, F. Cordella, “A Multimodal Emotion Recognition Approach for Socially Assistive Robots”, International Conference on Social Robotics + AI, 2025.
[C42] C. Tamantini, M.L. Cristofanelli, A. Umbrico, F. Fracasso, G. Cortellessa, F. Cordella*, A. Orlandini*, “Enhancing Adaptive Robotic Coaches with Multimodal Workload Estimation”, IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), 2025 (*These authors contributed equally to this work)
[C41] E. Stefanelli, M. Lapresa, F. Cordella, D. D’Accolti, C. Cipriani, L. Zollo, “A Hand-Wrist Control Strategy Based on Human Upper Limb Kinematics”, 10th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, pp. 1029-1034, 2024
[C40] M. Sperduti, N.L. Tagliamonte, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Accurate and Repeatable Identification of Mechanical Innocuous and Pain Thresholds Using a New Mechatronic Testbed”, 10th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, pp. 1202-1207, 2024
[C39] R. Morfino, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “A Hybrid Position/Force Control for Robot-Aided Pedicle Tapping in Spinal Surgery”, 10th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, pp. 1004-1010, 2024.
[C38] R. Molle, C. Tamantini, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, F. Scotto di Luzio, D. Sebastiani, F. Santacaterina, M. Bravi, F. Bressi, S. Miccinilli, L. Zollo, “Assessing the “Rule of 10″ in Orthopedic Robot-Aided Rehabilitation for Tailoring Exercise Dose”, Workshop on Advanced AI Methods and Interfaces for Human-Centered Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics in the Framework of the 23rd International Conference of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence, 2024.
[C37] G. Cirelli, C. Tamantini, L.P. Cordella, F. Cordella, “AI-based Semiautonomous Control Strategy for upper-limb prostheses”, 11th Italian Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Framework of the 23rd International Conference of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence, 2024.
[C36] J. Follmann, C. Gentile, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, C.R. Rodrigues, “Slippage Classification in Prosthetic Hands with a Spiking Neural Network”, Latin American Conference on Biomedical Engineering, pp. 111–122, 2024
[C35] R. Collu, A. Mascia, R. Paolini, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, P. Cosseddu, M. Barbaro, “A Microcontroller-Based Portable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator via Ultra-comfortable Tattoo Electrodes for Haptic Feedback”, Annual Meeting of the Italian Electronics Society, 385-395, 2023
[C34] C. Tamantini*, F. Cordella*, C. Lauretti, F. Scotto di Luzio, M. Bravi, F. Bressi, F. Draicchio, S. Sterzi, L. Zollo, “Patient-tailored Adaptive Control for Robot-aided Orthopaedic Rehabilitation”, Proceedings – IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2022 (*These authors contributed equally to this work)
[C33] A. Scarpelli, M. Stefano, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Multiscale approach for tFUS neurocomputational modelling”, 44th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society, 2022.
[C32] A. Demofonti, A. Scarpelli, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Modulation of Sensation Intensity in the Lower Limb Via Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation”, 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC), 31 October – 4 November, 2021.
[C31] C. Tamantini, M. Lapresa, F. Scotto di Luzio, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Analysis of Physiological Parameters and Workload during Working Tasks in COVID-19 Pandemic Conditions”, IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 \& IoT, 2021
[C30] M. Stefano, F. Cordella, S.M. Li Gioi, L. Zollo, “Electrical stimulation of the human median nerve: A comparison between anatomical and simplified simulation models”, International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, NER, 2021, 2021-May, pp. 769–772, 9441187
[C29] I. Pecoraro, N.L. Tagliamonte, C. Tamantini, F. Cordella, F. Bentivoglio, I. Pisotta, A. Bigioni, F. Tamburella, M. Lorusso, P. Argentieri, M. Molinari L. Zollo, “Psychophysiological assessment of exoskeleton-assisted treadmill walking”, 5th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation, 2021.
[C28] C. Tamantini, M. Lapresa, F. Cordella, F. Scotto di Luzio, C. Lauretti, L. Zollo, “A robot-aided rehabilitation platform for occupational therapy with real objects”, 5th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation, 2021.
[C27] M. Stefano, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “The intraneural electrical stimulation of human median nerve: A simulation study”, 29th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2020, 2020, pp. 671–676, 9223448
[C26] M. Lapresa, C. Tamantini, F. Scotto Di Luzio, F. Cordella, S. Miccinilli, F. Bressi, L. Zollo, “A Smart Solution for Proprioceptive Rehabilitation through M-IMU Sensors”, 2020 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 and IoT, 2020, pp. 591–595, 9138193
[C25] A. Lanata, A. Greco, S. Di Modica, C. Tamantini, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, M. Di Sarto, E.P. Scilingo, “A New Smart-Fabric based Body Area Sensor Network for Work Risk Assessment”, 2020 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 and IoT, MetroInd 4.0 and IoT 2020 – Proceedings, 2020, pp. 187–190, 9138273
[C24] C. Tamantini, C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “A Dataset of DMPs for robot motion planning”, Gruppo Nazionale Bioingegneria, 2020.
[C23] M.Stefano, A.Scarpelli, F.Cordella, L.Zollo, “A simulation study on safety and efficacy of tFUS”, Gruppo Nazionale Bioingegneria, 2020.
[C22] A. Demofonti, A. Scarpelli, V. Iannelli, A.L. Ciancio, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “Somatotopical feedback restoration in the lower limb through TENS”, Gruppo Nazionale Bioingegneria, 2020.
[C21] F. Cordella, F. Scotto Di Luzio, c. Lauretti, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “A biofeedback-based posture correction system for working environments”, IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 and IoT, 2019.
[C20] F. Scotto di Luzio, D. Simonetti, F. Cordella, G. Carpino, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “An adaptive arm-weight support platform for 3D upper limb robot-aided neuro-rehabilitation”, IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2018. DOI: 10.1109/BIOROB.2018.8487738.
[C19] F. Scotto di Luzio, F. Cordella, C. Lauretti, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “Assessment of muscular activation patterns in 3D upper limb robot-aided rehabilitation”, International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation, 2019. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01845-0-70.
[C18] F. Scotto di Luzio, F. Cordella, C. Lauretti, D. Simonetti, S. Sterzi, F. Draicchio, L. Zollo, “A bio-cooperative robotic system to ensure ergonomic postures during upper limb rehabilitation in occupational contexts”, 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, 2018. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96065-4-37.
[C17] E. Noce, C. Gentile, F. Cordella, A.L. Ciancio, V. Piemonte, L. Zollo, “Grasp control of a prosthetic hand through peripheral neural signals”, International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Control Engineering, Avid College, Maldives March 6-8, 2018..
[C16] A. Noccaro, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, G. Di Pino, E. Guglielmelli, D. Formica, “A teleoperated control approach for anthropomorphic manipulator using magneto-inertial sensors”, 26th International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, 2017.
[C15] C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, F. Scotto di Luzio, S. Saccucci, L. Zollo, “Comparative Performance Analysis of M-IMU/EMG and Voice User Interfaces for Assistive Robots”, IEEE Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 2017.
[C14] R.A. Romeo, F. Cordella, A. Davalli, R. Sacchetti, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “An instrumented object for studying human grasping”, IEEE Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 2017.
[C13] F. Cordella, C. Gentile, L. Zollo, R. Barone, R. Sacchetti, A. Davalli, B. Siciliano, E. Guglielmelli, “A force-and-slippage control strategy for a poliarticulated prosthetic hand”, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 3524–3529, 2016. doi:10.1109/ICRA.2016.7487533.
[C12] F. Cordella, F. Taffoni, L. Raiano, G. Carpino, M. Pantoni, L. Zollo, E. Schena, E. Guglielmelli, D. Formica, “Design and development of a sensorized cylindrical object for grasping assessment”, International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, pp. 3366–3369, 2016. doi:10.1109/EMBC.2016.7591449.
[C11] R.A. Romeo, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, D. Formica, P. Saccomandi, E. Schena, G. Carpino, A. Davalli, R. Sacchetti, E. Guglielmelli, “Development and Preliminary Testing of an Instrumented Object for Force Analysis during Grasping”, International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, pp. 6720–6723, 2015.doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319935.
[C10] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, E. Guglielmelli, “A RGB-D Camera-Based Approach for Robot Arm-Hand Teleoperated Control”, 20th IMEKO TC-4 International Symposium Measurement of Electrical Quantities, Special Session on Transducers for robot autonomous navigation, 2014.
[C9] A. Provenzale, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, A. Davalli, R. Sacchetti, E. Guglielmelli, “A grasp synthesis algorithm based on postural synergies for an anthropomorphic arm-hand robotic system”, IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2014.
[C8] F. Cordella, F. Di Corato, L. Zollo, B. Siciliano, “Pose estimation algorithm for hand assessment”, 6th International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, pp. 1598–1601, 2013, San Diego, CA, USA.
[C7] F. Cordella, F. Di Corato, L. Zollo, B. Siciliano, “A robust hand pose estimation algorithm for hand rehabilitation”, First International Workshop on Assistive Computer Vision and Robotics, 2013.
[C6] F. Cordella, F. Di Corato, G. Loianno, B. Siciliano, L. Zollo, “Robust Pose Estimation Algorithm for Wrist Motion Tracking”, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 3746–3751, 2013.
[C5] F. Cordella, F. Di Corato, L. Zollo, B. Siciliano, P. van der Smagt, “Patient performance evaluation using Kinect and Monte Carlo-based finger tracking”, IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2012.
[C4] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, A. Salerno, E. Guglielmelli, B. Siciliano, “Validation of a power grasping algorithm for an anthropomorphic robotic hand on the basis of human grasping action”, Advances in Robot Kinematics, 2012.
[C3] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, A. Salerno, E. Guglielmelli, B. Siciliano, “Experimental validation of a reach-and-grasp optimization algorithm inspired to human arm-hand control” , IEEE International Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2011.
[C2] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, E. Guglielmelli, B. Siciliano, “An approach for optimal grasp determination and finger trajectory planning of a robotic hand by imitating human behavior”, 1th International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2010.
[C1] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, E. Guglielmelli, B. Siciliano, “A bio-inspired strategy for optimal grasp of an anthropomorphic robotic hand”, ViRtual environments and prototyping for huMAN health and safety, special track of 9th International Conference IDMME – Virtual Concept, 2010.
National Journal Papers
[NJ1] F. Cordella, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “Bisogni, limiti attuali dello stato dell’arte e sfide di ricerca per lo sviluppo di dispositivi protesici di mano ad alto impatto per il reinserimento sociale dell’amputato di arto superiore”, Rivista degli infortuni e delle malattie professionali – INAIL, 2019.
National Book Chapters
[NB1] F. Cordella, A.L. Ciancio, L. Zollo, “Robot-assisted post-surgery rehabilitation”, Gruppo Nazionale Bioingegneria, Patron Editore, 2019.
National Conference Papers
[NC6] C. Gentile, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “A novel strategy to detect and control force and slippage in prosthetic hands”, VI Congresso Nazionale di Bioingegneria, Milan, June 25-27, 2018.
[NC5] F. Cordella, C. Lauretti, F. Scotto Di Luzio, S. Saccucci, L. Zollo, “A robust and intuitive M-IMU/EMG user interface for assistive robots”, VI Congresso Nazionale di Bioingegneria, Milan, June 25-27, 2018.
[NC4] C. Lauretti, F. Cordella, L. Zollo, “A Hybrid Joint/Cartesian DMP-based motion planner for anthropomorphic robots”, VI Congresso Nazionale di Bioingegneria, Milan, June 25-27, 2018.
[NC3] F. Cordella, “Tecnologie per Assistenza”. Quaderni Scienza & Vita, 2017.
[NC2] F. Cordella, R.A. Romeo, A.G. Cutti, R. Sacchetti, A. Davalli, E. Guglielmelli, L. Zollo, “Experimental framework for human hand biomechanical analysis”, V Congresso Nazionale di Bioingegneria, Naples, 2016.
[NC1] F. Cordella, L. Zollo, E. Guglielmelli, “Hand motion reconstruction with optoelectronic systems and model-based stochastic methods”, IV Congresso Gruppo Nazionale Bioingegneria, 2014.