ROME, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Researchers at the Human-Robot Interaction Laboratory of the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, recently expressed their hope to strengthen cooperation with China in related fields as the institution advances research on exoskeletons and rehabilitation technologies.
Cristian Camardella, a researcher at the school, said the laboratory has long conducted research on rehabilitation robotics, wearable robots, exoskeletons, haptic feedback and teleoperation technologies, while also developing devices tailored to different rehabilitation needs.
Camardella said the team sees in China an innovation ecosystem willing to invest in and cooperate on turning technologies into real-world applications. The laboratory previously showcased rehabilitation robotic devices at the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing and hopes to better understand market demand through such exchanges.
According to Antonio Frisoli, a professor at the school, robots are not meant to replace humans, but rather to help improve quality of life, enhance workplace safety and play a greater role in healthcare, rehabilitation and elderly care.
Speaking about future exchanges and cooperation with China, Frisoli said China has developed rapidly in robotics supply chains, systems integration, artificial intelligence and scenario-based applications, supported by an active innovation ecosystem and diversified market demands.
In the future, Frisoli hopes to strengthen cooperation with Chinese universities, research institutions and companies in areas including rehabilitation robotics, exoskeletons and embodied robotics.
Frisoli also added that the technological revolution driven by artificial intelligence and robotics cannot be advanced by one country alone, but requires joint efforts among countries. With more researchers, students and companies participating, robotics technologies are expected to better serve human health, work and daily life through international cooperation.
(Contributed by Gao Jingyan & Diao Ze and edited by Duan Jing with Xinhua Silk Road, duanjing@xinhua.org)
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