Publications by Giulia Dominijanni

Exploring Skill Generalization with an Extra Robotic Arm for Motor Augmentation

Silvestro Micera, Solaiman Shokur, Giulia Dominijanni

Recent research demonstrates that naïve users can be trained to perform complex motor tasks, including trimanual activities, using an extra robotic arm (XRA). While previous studies show task‐specific improvements with XRAs, it remains uncertain whether sk ...

Wiley2025

Investigating neural resource allocation in the sensorimotor control of extra limbs

Giulia Dominijanni

The rise of robotic body augmentation brings forth new developments that will transform robotics, human-machine interaction, and wearable electronics. Extra robotic limbs, although building upon restorative technologies, bring their own set of challenges i ...

EPFL2024

Evaluating initial usability of a hand augmentation device across a large and diverse sample

Giulia Dominijanni

The advancement of motor augmentation and the broader domain of human-machine interaction rely on a seamless integration with users' physical and cognitive capabilities. These considerations may markedly fluctuate among individuals on the basis of their ag ...

Amer Assoc Advancement Science2024

Human motor augmentation with an extra robotic arm without functional interference

Silvestro Micera, Solaiman Shokur, Leonardo Pollina, Giulia Dominijanni, Daniel Jose Lins Leal Pinheiro, Bastien Orset

Extra robotic arms (XRAs) are gaining interest in neuroscience and robotics, offering potential tools for daily activities. However, this compelling opportunity poses new challenges for sensorimotor control strategies and human-machine interfaces (HMIs). A ...

Amer Assoc Advancement Science2023

The effect of gamified robot-enhanced training on motor performance in chronic stroke survivors

Pierre Dillenbourg, Friedhelm Christoph Hummel, Giulia Dominijanni, Barbara Bruno, Maximilian Jonas Wessel, Arzu Güneysu Özgür, Andéol Geoffroy Cadic-Melchior, Valérie Rita Madeleine Zufferey

Task-specific training constitutes a core element for evidence-based rehabilitation strategies targeted at improving upper extremity activity after stroke. Its combination with additional treatment strategies and neurotechnologybased solutions could furthe ...

ELSEVIER SCI LTD2022

The neural resource allocation problem when enhancing human bodies with extra robotic limbs

Silvestro Micera, Solaiman Shokur, Giulia Dominijanni

The emergence of robotic body augmentation provides exciting innovations that will revolutionize the fields of robotics, human-machine interaction and wearable electronics. Although augmentative devices such as extra robotic arms and fingers are informed b ...

NATURE PORTFOLIO2021