Dr. Alberto Borbonis

Assistant Professor
University of Brescia, Italy


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from University of Brescia, Italy

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Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
Mechanical Design
Biomedical Materials
Applied Mechanics
Rehabilitation

Selected Publications

  1. Borboni, A., J.H. Villafane, C. Mulle, K. Valdes, R. Faglia, G. Taveggia and S. Negrini, 2017. Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation of Hand Paralysis After Stroke Reduces Wrist Edema and Pain: A Prospective Clinical Trial. J. Manipulative Physiol. Ther., 40: 21-30.
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  2. Borboni, A., C. Amici, V. Cappellini and R. Faglia, 2017. Vibration Modes of Piezoelectric Bimorphs: A Sensitivity Analysis. In: Advances in Italian Mechanism Science. Boschetti, G. and A. Gasparetto, (Ed.). Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, pp: 467-474..

  3. Wang, J.C., H. Wen, Y.L. Chang, S.H. Wu, T.Y. Chuang and A. Polli, 2016. Current issue european journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine. Eur. J. Phys. Rehabil. Med., 52: 65-71.

  4. Villafane, J.H., A. Borboni and P. Berjano, 2016. Letter to the Editor: Robot training for hand motor recovery in subacute stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial. J. Hand Ther., 29: e11-e11.
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  5. Taveggia, G., A. Borboni, L. Salvi, C. Mule, S. Fogliaresi, J.H. Villafane and R. Casale, 2016. Efficacy of robot-assisted rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a randomized controlled study. Eur. J. Phys. Rehabil. Med., 52: 767-773.
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  6. Taveggia, G., A. Borboni, C. Mule, J.H. Villafane and S. Negrini, 2016. Conflicting results of robot-assisted versus usual gait training during postacute rehabilitation of stroke patients: a randomized clinical trial. Int. J. Rehabil. Res., 39: 29-35.
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  7. Rastegarpanah, A., M. Saadat and A. Borboni, 2016. Parallel Robot for Lower Limb Rehabilitation Exercises. Appl. Bionics Biomech., 10.1155/2016/8584735.
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  8. Negrini, S., B. Piovanelli, C. Amici, V. Cappellini and G. Bovi, et al., 2016. Trunk motion analysis: a systematic review from a clinical and methodological perspective. Eur. J. Phys. Rehabil. Med., 52: 583-592.
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  9. Negrini, S., B. Piovanelli, C. Amici, V. Cappellini and G. Bovi, et al., 2016. Current issue european journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine. Eur. J. Phys. Rehabil. Med., 52: 134-141.
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  10. Borboni, A., T. Mikolajczyk and V. Murgul, 2016. Recent advances in biomedical applications. Appl. Bionics Biomech., .
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  11. Borboni, A., M. Mor and R. Faglia, 2016. Gloreha-hand robotic rehabilitation: design, mechanical model, and experiments. J. Dyn. Syst. Meas. Control, .
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  12. Borboni, A., D.D. Santis, L. Solazzi, J.H. Villafane and R. Faglia, 2016. Ludwick Cantilever Beam in Large Deflection Under Vertical Constant Load. Open Mech. Eng. J., .
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  13. Borboni, A. and R. Faglia, 2016. Robust design of a shape memory actuator with slider and slot layout and passive cooling control. Microsyst. Technol., 2016: 1-11.
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  14. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni, R. Faglia, A. Merlo and N. Pellegrini, 2016. A Kinematic Model to Compensate the Structural Deformations in Machine Tools Using Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors. Prepr., .
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  15. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni, A. Merlo, N. Pellegrini and R. Ricatto, 2016. Vibration Damping Analysis of Lightweight Structures in Machine Tools. Prepr., .
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  16. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni, A. Merlo, N. Pellegrini and R. Ricatto, 2016. Real-Time Performance of Mechatronic PZT Module Using Active Vibration Feedback Control. Sensors, 16: 1577-1577.
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  17. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni and R. Bussola, 2016. A Fuzzy Approach to Design Motion Profiles of Automatic Machines. Prepr., .
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  18. Abagnale, C., F. Aggogeri, A. Borboni, S. Strano and M. Terzo, 2016. Dead-zone effect on the performance of state estimators for hydraulic actuators. Meccanica, 2016: 1-11.
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  19. Villafane, J.H., K. Valdes, C. Vanti, P. Pillastrini and A. Borboni, 2015. Reliability of handgrip strength test in elderly subjects with unilateral thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Hand, 10: 205-209.
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  20. Taveggia, G., I. Ragusa, V. Trani, D. Cuva and C. Angeretti, et al., 2015. Robotic tilt table reduces the occurrence of orthostatic hypotension over time in vegetative states. Int. J. Rehabil. Res., 38: 162-166.
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  21. Mikolajczyk, T., A. Borboni, X. Kong, T. Malinowski and A. Olaru, 2015. 3D Printed Biped Walking Robot. Appl. Mech. Mater., 772: 477-481.

  22. Mikolajczyk, T., A. Borboni, D. Mackowski and M. Matuszewski, 2015. Example of tool with two numerical controlled axes. Appl. Mech. Mater., 772: 224-228.
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  23. Donzelli, S., S. Poma, L. Balzarini, A. Borboni and S. Respizzi, et al., 2015. State of the art of current 3-D scoliosis classifications: a systematic review from a clinical perspective. J. Neuroeng. Rehabil., 12: 91-91.
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  24. Borboni, A., F. Aggogeri, A. Merlo, N. Pellegrini and C. Amici, 2015. PKM mechatronic clamping adaptive device. Int. J. Adv. Rob. Syst., 12: 42-42.
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  25. Borboni, A., 2015. Optimization of radial cams with translating roller follower through genetic algorithms. Appl. Mech. Mater., 783: 83-94.
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  26. Borboni, A. and M. Lancini, 2015. Commanded Motion Optimization to Reduce Residual Vibration. J. Vib. Acoust., .
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  27. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni, R. Adamini and R. Faglia, 2015. A Fuzzy Logic to Solve the Robotic Inverse Kinematic Problem. Appl. Mech. Mater., 772: 488-493.
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  28. Taveggia, G., J.H. Villafane, F. Vavassori, C. Lecchi, A. Borboni and S. Negrini, 2014. Multimodal treatment of distal sensorimotor polyneuropathy in diabetic patients: a randomized clinical trial. J. Manipulative Physiol. Ther., 37: 242-252.
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  29. Taveggia, G. and A. Borboni, 2014. Epidemiology of amputations: from medical causes to traumatic ones and at work. Giornale Italiano Med. Lavoro Ergonomia, 37: 13-15.
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  30. Solazzi, L., R. Scalmana, R. Adamini, R. Faglia and A. Borboni, 2014. Design of an innovative olive picking machine. Agric. Eng. Int. CIGR J., 16: 102-112.
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  31. Pandini, S., T. Ricco, A. Borboni, I. Bodini and D. Vetturi, et al., 2014. Tailored One-Way and Two-Way Shape Memory Capabilities of Poly (ε-Caprolactone)-Based Systems for Biomedical Applications. J. Mater. Eng. Perform., 23: 2545-2552.
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  32. Fogliaresi, S., C. Mule, A. Borboni and G. Taveggia, 2014. The path to customized prosthesis: role of the occupational therapist in the recovery of autonomy. Giornale Italiano Med. Lavoro Ergonomia, 37: 34-38.
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  33. Borboni, A. and R. Faglia, 2014. Characterization of a new SMA actuator. Procedia Eng., 87: 1378-1381.
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  34. Borboni, A. and D. De Santis, 2014. Large deflection of a non-linear, elastic, asymmetric Ludwick cantilever beam subjected to horizontal force, vertical force and bending torque at the free end. Meccanica, 49: 1327-1336.
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  35. Amici, C., A. Borboni, G. Taveggia and G. Legnani, 2014. Bioelectric prostheses: review of classifications and control strategies. Giornale Italiano Med. Lavoro Ergonomia, 37: 39-44.
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  36. Villafane, J.H., P. Pillastrini and A. Borboni, 2013. Manual therapy and neurodynamic mobilization in a patient with peroneal nerve paralysis: a case report. J. Chiropractic Med., 12: 176-181.
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  37. Pandini, S., S. Passera, T. Ricco, A. Borboni and I. Bodini, et al., 2013. Tailored one-way and two-way shape memory response of poly (ε-caprolactone)-based systems for biomedical applications. Adv. Sci. Technol., 77: 313-318.
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  38. Borboni, A., F. Aggogeri and R. Faglia, 2013. Design and analysis of a fibre-shaped micro-actuator for robotic gripping. Int. J. Adv. Rob. Syst., 10: 149-149.
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  39. Borboni, A. and R. Faglia, 2013. Stochastic evaluation and analysis of free vibrations in simply supported piezoelectric bimorphs. J. Appl. Mech., .
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  40. Aggogeri, F., M. Mazzola, A. Borboni and R. Faglia, 2013. A novel logic and approach to speed up simulation and analysis of production systems. J. Convergence Inf. Technol., .

  41. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni, R. Faglia, A. Merlo and S. de Cristofaro, 2013. Precision Positioning Systems: An overview of the state of art. Appl. Mech. Mater., 336: 1170-1173.
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  42. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni and R. Faglia, 2013. Reliability roadmap for mechatronic systems.. Mech. Mater., 373: 130-133.
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  43. Borboni, A., F. Aggogeri, N. Pellegrini and R. Faglia, 2012. Precision point design of a cam indexing mechanism. Adv. Mater. Res., 590: 399-404.
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  44. Borboni, A., F. Aggogeri, N. Pellegrini and R. Faglia, 2012. Innovative modular SMA actuator. Adv. Mater. Res., 590: 405-410.
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  45. Aggogeri, F., A. Borboni, A. Merlo and N. Pellegrini, 2012. Machine tools thermostabilization using passive control strategies. Adv. Mater. Res., 590: 252-257.
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  46. Borboni, A. and R. Faglia, 2011. Parasitic phenomena in the dynamics of industrial devices. CRC Press, London, New York, Pages: 380..

  47. Amici, C., A. Borboni and R. Faglia, 2010. A compliant PKM mesomanipulator: Kinematic and dynamic analyses. Adv. Mech. Eng., .
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  48. Borboni, A., R. Bussola, R. Faglia, P.L. Magnani and A. Menegolo, 2008. Movement optimization of a redundant serial robot for high-quality pipe cutting. J. Mech. Des., .
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  49. Borboni, A., 2008. Meso-to micro-actuators: a theoretical and practical approach. CRC Press, London, New York, Pages: 400..