The Human Centered Robotics group of the Siena Robotics and Systems Lab (SIRSLab) is guided by Prof. Domenico Prattichizzo and includes a team of senior and junior professors and researchers working at the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics (DIISM) of the University of Siena (Italy). The SIRSLab is one of the most active robotics laboratories in Europe, and its main focuses are haptics, wearables, robotic manipulation, and teleoperation. A video presenting some of its activities is available at: http://tinyurl.com/sirslabvideo. The group has been working on robotics for more than 20 years, being always inspired by the idea that humans must be central in advancements of science and technology. The SIRSLab research team contributed to go beyond the state of the art in the field of multi-fingered robotic hands and of human-robot interaction with haptic feedback. New research areas have been pioneered, defining the concepts of wearable haptics, wearable supernumerary robotic fingers, and of underactuated robotic hands with synergies that are now well established fields in robotics.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, smart sensors and sensor networks have become integral components in various domains, ranging from healthcare and agriculture to industrial automation and environmental and health monitoring. The fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), particularly Deep Learning (DL) techniques, with sensor technologies has opened new possibilities for enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and intelligence of sensor networks. In our brief meeting we will have the opportunity to 

• gain insights into the fascinating world of sensor networks and how they seamlessly weave into the fabric of our daily activities

• unlock the secrets behind the electronic magic that turns basic data into useful information 

• learn about sensor interfaces, the bridge between the physical and digital realms, enabling effective communication between sensors and electronic systems

• dive into real-life examples of gadgets and devices to see how they work in action

• discover how smart sensors are integrated into devices, from wearables enhancing health monitoring to smart home systems optimizing energy efficiency.