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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Renato Vidoni
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Faculty of Science and Technology
Universitätsplatz 5 · piazza Università, 5 - Building K
I-39100 Bolzano
Phone +39 0471 017203
Fax +39 0471 017009
Email: [email protected]
Current position
Assistant Professor (RTD) in Mechanics of machines (SSD ING-IND/13)
Education
2009 - PhD in Industrial and Information Engineering, curriculum: Mechanics of
machines (SSD ING-IND/13)
University of Udine (Italy)
2005 - Master Degree in Electronic Engineering, curriculum: Automation.
University of Udine (Italy)
Academic experience
Apr 2011 - present: Researcher at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Jan2010–Mar2011: Research fellowship in Mechanics of machines (SSD ING-IND/13)
at DIEGM Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica Gestionale e Meccanica,
University of Udine (I). Title: “Sviluppo di un sistema innovativo per la
diagnostica di prodotti industriali basato sulla tecnologia hardware-in-theLoop (HIL)”.
2009: Research fellowship in Mechanics of machines (SSD ING-IND/13) at DTGDipartimento di tecnica e gestione dei sistemi industriali, Vicenza,
University of Padua (I). Title: “Modellistica e sperimentazione di
manipolatori seriali ad elevate prestazioni con membri deformabili”.
May-Aug 2008: Visiting student at the KLT group, University of Murcia (Spain) under
the supervision of prof. R. Martinez Bejar.
Teaching activity
As Fixed Term Researcher he has taught and is teaching:
2012-2013 “Mechanical Design” course, 6 CFU Bachelor in Logistics and Production
Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of BozenBolzano
“Functional Mechanical Design for Energy Efficiency” course, 6 CFU,
Master in Energy Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology,
University of Bozen-Bolzano
2011-2012 “Mechanical Design” course, 8 CFU, Bachelor in Logistics and Production
Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of BozenBolzano
During the Research Fellowship activity he has taught:
2010-2011 “Meccanica Applicata alle Macchine I” course, 6 CFU, Bachelor in
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, University of Udine –
teaching contract (docente a contratto).
2009-2010 “Meccanica Applicata alle Macchine I” course, 6 CFU, Bachelor in
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, University of Udine –
teaching contract (docente a contratto).
“Meccanica dei Robot” course, 6 CFU, Master in Mechanical/Electronics
Engineering, Engineering Faculty, University of Udine – teaching contract
(docente a contratto).
2008-2009 “Meccanica dei Robot” course, 6 CFU, Master in Mechanical/Electronics
Engineering, Engineering Faculty, University of Udine – teaching contract
(docente a contratto).
During the PhD he served as:
2006-2007: Teaching Assistant for the “Mechanics of Machines” course, Bachelor in
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, University of Udine
Since 2006 he has co-supervised more than 20 Bachelor and Master Engineering
thesis.
Research activity
1. Areas of scientific interest
His research activity is in the field of Robotics, Mechatronics and Applied Mechanics.
His current research projects are focused on the modeling, kinematics definition,
prototyping and control of innovative high-performance and high-dynamics manipulators
and automatic machines.
Main research activities:
• Study, modeling, and control of high-performance spatial automatic machines.
• Kinematic study, simulation, automation and trajectory planning of robotic and
industrial systems.
• Development of embedded mechatronic devices for industrial and home
automation.
• Study, modeling and simulation of bio-inspired robotic systems.
• Study of multi-agent robotic systems for industrial and domotic applications.
2. National and international research projects and activities
Involved as coordinator in the projects:
• “Mimicking the thigmotropic behaviour of climbing plants to design a tactilebased grasping device for the space environment”, ESA-Ariadna study project
12-6402, 2012.
• “Development and validation of dynamic models for high-dynamic performance
manipulators”, 2011-2013, Free University of Bolzano-Bozen.
• "Energy efficiency techniques for Mechatronic and Robotic Systems", Free
University of Bozen-Bolzano, 2012-2014
Involved as investigator in:
- International projects (“ESA Attaching mechanisms and strategies inspired by spiders
legs”. Ariadna study 06/6201, Udine University, Italy,2008; AO/1-6313/09/NL/SFe Gecko Mimetic Tape as New Joint Technology”, European Space Agency (ESA), in
coop. with Sincrotrone Trieste and Istituto Officina dei Materiali del CNR, 20112012).
- National projects (Prin 2006 “SMS SIAMO - Sistemi Master Slave per la Sicurezza
Attiva di Macchine Operatrici” with University of Padua and Trieste).
- Regional (Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy)) projects (“Sistemi Robotici MultiAgente per la
diagnostica di malfunzionamento di elettrodomestici” 2010-2012, legge reg.
30/04/2003 n11 - partner: Electrolux spa, Porcia (PN); “Hardware in the Loop (HIL):
sistema innovative ed avanzato di Prototipazione Funzionale Rapida per
l’omologazione di componenti e prodotti”, 2009-2010 – partner: Electrolux spa,
Porcia (PN); “Progettazione Meccatronica di un dispositivo innovativo per
l’automazione di sistemi di apertura industriali”, 2008-2009 - FESR2007-2013, –
partner: King-Gates spa, Sacile (PN)).
Research cooperation with ESTEC-European Space Research & Technology Centre
(Noordwijk - The Netherlands), ELETTRA - Sincrotrone (Trieste - Italy), Simon Fraser
University (Vancouver - Canada), Westfälische Hochschule, Dept. Mechanical
Engineering (Bocholt – Germany), University of Murcia (Murcia - Spain), Politechnica
University of Timisoara
(Timisoara - Romania), Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering, State University of New York (Buffalo, NY - USA).
Awards
2° prize at “EURON/EUnited Robotics Technology Transfer Award 2009” with the
project: “Automation and control of a tunnel digging robotic machine”, A.Gasparetto,
R.Vidoni, V.Zanotto.
1° prize at “Premio Nicola Chiari per la Migliore Applicazione di Misura e Automazione
2010”, National Instruments Italia, with the project: “Sistema aptico master-slave per
neurochirurgia robotizzata basato su NI CompactRIO e NI LabVIEW”, V.Zanotto,
A.Gasparetto, A.Rossi, P.Boscariol, A.Lanzutti, R.Vidoni.
Editorial and reviewer activity
Reviewer for the following scientific journals: Robotics and Autonomous Systems,
Robotica, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Journal of Intelligent and
Robotics Systems, Sensors, BioMedical Engineering OnLine.
Reviewer for the following international conferences: ASME 2012: International Design
Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information Engineering
Conference (IDETC/CIE 2012), ASME 2010: 10th Biennial Conference on Engineering
Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA2010); ICABB 2010 : 1st International Conference
on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics.
Publications (last 5 years)
International ISI WOS / Scopus indexed journals
1.
R Vidoni, A Gasparetto, M Giovagnoni. A method for modeling of three-dimensional flexible
mechanisms based on an equivalent rigid-link system. JOURNAL OF VIBRATION AND CONTROL,
2012, doi: 10.1177/1077546312463745
2.
R Vidoni, A Gasparetto, M GIovagnoni, Design and implementation of an ERLS-based 3-d dynamic
formulation for flexible-link robots, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2012, DOI:
10.1016/j.rcim.2012.07.008
3.
A Gasparetto, P Boscariol, A Lanzutti, R Vidoni (2012). Trajectory Planning in Robotics.
MATHEMATICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, vol. 6, p. 269-279, ISSN: 1661-8270, doi:
10.1007/s11786-012-0123-8
4.
A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Experimental validation and comparative analysis
of optimal time-jerk algorithms for trajectory planning, Robotics and Computer-Integrated
Manufacturing, Volume 28, Issue 2, April 2012, pp. 164-181, DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2011.08.003
5.
V. Zanotto, P. Boscariol, A. Dalla Via, N. Di Lorenzo, P. Gallina, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, A.
Gasparetto, A. Rossi, A master-slave haptic system for neurosurgery, Applied Bionics and
Biomechanics, 8 (2011), pp- 209-220
6.
A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto Validation of minimum time-jerk algorithms for
trajectory planning of industrial robots, ASME Journal of Mechanism and Robotics, Volume 3, Issue
3, 19 July 2011, Article number 031003
7.
R. Vidoni, F. Garcia-Sanchez, A. Gasparetto, R. Martinez-Bejar, An intelligent framework to manage
robotic autonomous agents, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol 38(6), June 2011, pp. 74307439, DOI:10.1016/j.eswa.2010.12.080.
8.
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Experimental validation of minimum
time-jerk algorithms for industrial robots, Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, Volume 64,
Number 2 (2011), 197-219, DOI: 10.1007/s10846-010-9533-5
9.
R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto, Efficient force distribution and leg posture for a bio-inspired spider robot,
Robotics and Autonomous Systems Volume 59, Issue 2, February 2011, Pages 142-150, DOI:
10.1016/j.robot.2010.10.001
10.
A. Gasparetto, T. Seidl, R. Vidoni, Passive control of attachment in legged
space-robots, Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2010 , pages 69 - 81 ,
DOI: 10.1080/11762320902940219.
11.
A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, DFORCE: Delayed FOrce ReferenCE control for master–slave
robotic systems, Mechatronics, Volume 19, Issue 5, August 2009, Pages 639-646.
12.
A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, T. Seidl, A mechanical model for the adhesion of spiders to nominally flat
surfaces, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Volume 6, June 2009, Pages 135-142.
International referred journals
1.
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Neumesy: A special robot for
neurosurgery, Annals of Faculty Engineering Hunedoara – International Journal of Engineering. Vol.
IX-2 pp. 65-72 (2011)
2.
R. Vidoni, A multi agent robotic system for simulation and control of a manufacturing process,
ACTA TECHNICA CORVINIENSIS – Bulletin of Engineering, Tome IV (Year 2011), ISSN 2067-3809
3.
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, FLIMHILS: a hardware in the loop
simulator of flexible links mechanisms, Acta Mechanica Slovaca, vol. 2-A, June 2008, pp. 81-94.
4.
L. Baldessin, A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, A new kinematic performance index for surgical
robots design, Acta Mechanica Slovaca, vol. 2-A, June 2008, pp. 55-68.
5.
A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, New trends in robotic neurosurgery, Acta
Mechanica Slovaca, vol. 2-A, June 2008, pp. 213-224.
Proceedings of international conferences
R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni and P. Boscariol, Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis of Flexible-Link
Parallel Robots by Means of an ERLS Approach, ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical
Conferences (IDETC), August 12-15 2012, Chicago, USA
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto and R. Vidoni, Jerk-Continous Trajectories For Cyclic Tasks, ASME 2012
International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), August 12-15 2012, Chicago, USA
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto and R. Vidoni, Planning continuous-jerk trajectories for industrial manipulators,
ASME 2012 11th Biennial Conference on Engineering System Design and Analysis - ESDA 2012 July 2-4
2012, Nantes, France
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni, S A H Kiaeian Moosavi, R. Vidoni, Design and implementation of
a simulator for 3D flexible-link serial robots, ASME 2012 11th Biennial Conference on Engineering System
Design and Analysis - ESDA 2012 July 2-4 2012, Nantes, France
A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, D. Pillan, E. Saccavin, Automatic path and trajectory planning for robotic spray
painting, Proc. of Robotik 2012- 7th Conference in Robotics, Munich (Ger), May 21-22, 2012, pp. 211-216
Mazzetto F, Gallo R, Vidoni R, Bisaglia C (2012). Development and characterization tests of a small
hydraulic-powered tractor prototype for use in extreme sloped vineyards. In: International Conference of
Agricultural Engineering (CIGR-Ageng2012). Valencia, 8-12/7/2012
Mazzetto F, Gallo R, Vidoni R, Bisaglia C, Calcante A (2012). Designing and testing a new small tractor
prototype for the mechanisation of terraced-vineyard farming systems in South-Tyrol. In: III International
Conference Safety Health and Welfare in Agro-Food Systems - Ragusa SHWA 2012. Ragusa, 3-6/09/2012
R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni and P. Boscariol A novel 3D equivalent rigid link system approach
for flexible-link mechanisms: formulation and comparison with the floating frame of reference approach
Proc. of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics 2011, Brussels, July 4-7 2011
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Receding horizon control of a
compliant manipulator: experimental analysis Proceedings of the 13th IFToMM World Congress in
Mechanism and Machine Science, Guanajuato (Mexico), June 19-25, 2011, pp.1-10
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni, R. Vidoni, Experimental validation of an innovative haptic system
for surgical robotics Proc. of the 9th International Conf. on Advanced Manufacturing Systems and
Technology AMST '11, Mali Losinj (Croatia), June 16-17 2011, pp.271-282
P. Boscariol, A. Canderan, A. Gasperetto, R. Vidoni, An advanced manufacturing system based on MARS
(multi agent robotic system) Proc. of the 9th International Conf. on Advanced Manufacturing Systems and
Technology AMST '11, Mali Losinj (Croatia), June 16-17 2011, pp.295-306
A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, D. Pillan , E. Saccavini, Optimal trajectory generator for painting robots, Proc. of
the 9th International Conf. on Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology AMST '11, Mali Losinj
(Croatia), June 16-17 2011, pp.237-248
A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, Foot-force distribution and leg posture analysis for a spider-inspired climbing
robot, Proceedings of ICABB 2010, Venice (I), October 2010.
A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, D. Pillan, E. Saccavini, Optimal path planning for painting robots, submitted to 10th
Biennal Conference on Engineering Systems Designs and Analysis (ESDA2010), Istanbul, 12 -14 July 2010.
A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Trajectory planning for manufacturing robots: algorithm
definition and experimental results, submitted to 10th Biennal Conference on Engineering Systems Designs
and Analysis (ESDA2010), Istanbul, 12 -14 July 2010.
F. García-Sánchez, R. Vidoni, R. Valencia-García, J.T. Fernández-Breis, R. Martínez-Béjar and A. Gasparetto,
Bridging the gap between the logical and physical worlds, Proc of the 7th Int Conf on Practical Applications
of Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, PAAMS’09, AISC 55, pp. 411–420, Salamanca (SP), March, 25-27, 2009.
T. Seidl, R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto, Spider attachment for space applications, Proc 9th Intl Bionics Conf'
"Patents from Nature", Bremen (Germany), November, 7-8, 2008.
A. Gasparetto, T. Seidl, R. Vidoni, Kinematic study of the spider system in a biomimetic perspective, Proc of
the IEEE/RSJ Int Conf on Intelligent RObots and Systems, IROS 2008, Nice (FR), September, 22-26, 2008.
A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Education and Research in Mechatronics at
the University of Udine, Italy, Proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Research and Education in
Mechatronics (REM 2008), Bergamo, September, 18-19, 2008.
A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Optimal Planning of Robotic Trajectories, 8th International Conference
on Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology - AMST08, Udine (IT), June, 12-13, 2008.
A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, An Intelligent Mechatronic System for Safe Opening
Devices, 8th Int Conf on Adv Man Systems and Technology - AMST08, Udine (IT), June, 12-13, 2008.
Proceedings of national conferences
R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni, P. Boscariol, Dynamic analysis and simulation of spatial flexible-link
manipulators by means of a novel Equivalent Rigid Link System approach, Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale
AIMETA, Bologna, 12-15 settembre 2011
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Sistema di controllo Real Time per un robot
cartesiano, Proc. of NIDays2011, Milano, 23 Febbraio 2011
V. Zanotto, A. Gasparetto, P. Boscariol, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, A. Rossi, A haptic master-slave robotic system
for minimally invasive neurosurgery with NI cRIO and NI LabVIEW Proceedings of the NIDays 2010. Roma,
February, 24 (2010), pp. 63-64 (2010 Best Appl. 'N.Chiari' Award Winner).
P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, M. Giovagnoni, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Innovative Control Techniques
for Mechatronic Systems, XIX Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di Meccanica Teorica e Applicata (AIMETA
2009), Ancona, Settembre 2009.
A. Antoniolli, P. Boscariol, A. Gasparetto, A. Lanzutti, R. Vidoni, V. Zanotto, Sistema meccatronico
intelligente per dispositivi di apertura e chiusura automatici, Proc of NIDays 09 - Forum Tecnologico sulla
Progettazione Grafica di Sistemi, Milano 25 Febbraio 2009.