
Profile
Daniele Cafolla received a dual MSc degree in mechanical engineering in 2012 at the University of Cassino, Italy, and Panamerican University, Mexico. From 2013 to 2014, he was a visiting researcher at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. In 2016, he was awarded a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Research Fellow at the University of Cassino, Italy, and at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2016 and 2017. Since July 2018, he has been the Director of the Biomechatronics Lab at the Clinical Research Institute IRCCS Neuromed, Italy. At the University of Rome Tor Vergata, he has been Adjunct Professor of Robot Mechanics and Applied Physics, and Research Fellow at LARM. In 2023, he joined the University of Swansea, United Kingdom, as Lecturer in Robotics & AI.
Dr Cafolla is involved in several projects regarding neurorobotics, assistive robotics, exploration robotics, humanoid robotics, mechatronics, sensors, biomechanics, mechanical design, human-robot interaction and rapid prototyping. He is the author of a book and several journal and conference papers. He is member of IFToMM, vice-chair of IFTOMM UK, and Senior member of IEEE .
Area of Expertise
- Humanoid robotics
- Exploration robotics
- Assistive, social robotics & AI
- Intelligent human-robot interactions & interfaces
- Industrial and medical applications of AI empowered robotics
- Biomechanics
- Mechatronics
- Rapid Prototyping
Projects
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AEGIS
Project Overview The operational scheme of a drone named SALUS in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The project focuses on the importance of feedback from the drone to the user or control station, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the situation and aiding in decision-making. Cloud connectivity is an essential component for seamless communication. AEGIS uses…
Specialist Areas
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Intelligent Robotics
Overview Intelligent robotics, with its potential to revolutionize various sectors, holds immense importance in current society and promises a transformative impact on future advancements. The group focuses on two particularly interesting areas of focus are intelligent assistive robotics and agricultural robotics. Intelligent assistive robotics seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing…
Events
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Beyond the Prototype: Building the Roadmap to Impact
Date: 11th February 2026 Location: Computational Foundy/Swansea University Contact Information: Daniele Cafolla <daniele.cafolla@swansea.ac.uk> Overview of Event: “Beyond the Prototype: Building the Roadmap to Impact” was a one‑day impact workshop held at Swansea University, bringing together clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and technologists to explore how an AI‑enabled, wearable, multi‑parameter monitoring platform can be translated from laboratory prototype…
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Networking Session and Lunch at the Distinguished Zienkiewicz Institute Seminar Organized by ZI PGR Society
Time: 12:00 pm – 15:00 pm, 8th October 2025 Location: The atrium area in the computational foundry Speakers: Dr Royston Jones is CTO, Altair Product Design & Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Vertical List of Participants: ZI-PGR society and members of ZI community Contact Information: Mohsin Ali (ZI-PGR society President), email: mohsin.ali@Swansea.ac.uk Overview of the…
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Continuum Robotics Workshop at Swansea University
Time: 18 Sept 2025 Location: CoFo 102 Speakers: Special thanks to our keynote speakers for sharing their expertise: Prof. Med Amin Laribi (Institut P’) Prof. Massimiliano Zecca (Loughborough University) Dr Matteo Russo (Tor Vergata) Appreciation to our lightning pitch contributors: Dr Anil Bastola, Xin Dong, Mingfeng Wang, Antonio Gil, Carlo Tiseo, Rogelio Segura Caballero, Julian…
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AIiH 2024: International Conference on AI in Healthcare
AIiH 2024: International Conference on AI in Healthcare 4 – 6 September 2024 | Swansea, United Kingdom We are delighted to invite you to take part in the first International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AIiH 2024), which will be held in Swansea from Wednesday 4 September to Friday 6 September 2024. AIiH aims…
