QBrobotics srl (QR – IT)
Qbrobotics is an Italian company founded in 2011 as a research and development company active in the robotics field as producer of innovative devices implementing the soft-robotics technology such as robotic hands, grippers for robots and cobots, and VSA actuators.
The team can boast a high-level CV and top background in their field with solid primary background in robotics: from the technical and R&D side, all people are coming from the IIT – Italian Institute of Technology and from the University of Pisa (Research Center “E. Piaggio”) of which qbrobotics is a spin-off.
Each business process is implemented internally: from research, development and testing to hardware design and software programming to the production and assembly process.
qbrobotics owns 7 international patents and 3 exclusive marketing licences, and is also an active member of major international robotics associations such as IFR, EU ROBOTICS, Unione Industriale e RIAr
AUTOMATA team at Qrobotics
Fabio Bonomo
Fabio Bonomo is a Computer Engineer specialized in Robotics and Automation, and he is also the co-founder and CEO of qbrobotics, where he manages a team specialized in the development of high-tech soft-robots. As an expert in collaborative robotics, he is responsible for the research and development of collaborative grippers, robotic hands, and Variable Stiffness Actuators (VSAs). His main interests are tied to the electronic systems of the devices, particularly embedded systems. He primarily focuses his activities in the field of human-robot interaction, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. His vision is to promote innovation and lead the adoption of advanced technologies that will be crucial for the development of the next generation of robots.
Serena Baroni
Serena Baroni is an economist graduated at the University of Pisa in Business Administration, general management. She is an Administrative Assistant at qbrobotics.
Alberto Brando
Alberto Brando hold a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Pisa. He is Production Manager and Quality Assurance at qbrobotics®. He has expertise in mechanical design and manufacturing processes, from traditional/CNC machining to rapid prototyping techniques. Alberto was the responsible, for the mechanical design and production, of the Pisa/IIT SoftHand.
Amedeo De Seta
Amedeo De Seta is an Engineer with a Master degree in Electronic Engineering. He is an Electronic Firmware Engineer at qbrobotics®.
Giuliano Dami
Giuliano Dami holds a master’s degree in Robotics and Automation Engineering from the University of Pisa. He has served as a Software and Systems Engineer in the field of industrial automation and later worked as a researcher at the Centro E. Piaggio, contributing to various European projects. Currently, he is a Software Developer and Robotics Engineer at qbrobotics.
Riccardo Persichini
Riccardo Persichini is an Engineer with a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is Mechanical Engineer at qbrobotics, with an excellent knowledge in mechanical design and production processes.
Riccardo has had a fondamental role in mechanical design of the qbmove and he is currently involved in R&D.
Samuele Batazzi
Samuele Batazzi is a mechanical technician of qbrobotics who deals with the assembly of mechanical / robotic components and actuators. He is also in charge of their testing and maintenance.