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Perla Maiolino

Perla Maiolino

Prof. Perla Maiolino is Associate Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and Deputy Director of the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI). Her research focuses on embodied intelligence, with particular emphasis on soft robotics and tactile sensing for enabling safe, intelligent physical interaction.

She co-developed CySkin, an advanced tactile sensing technology, during her time at the University of Genoa; the technology was later showcased at the Science Museum in London. She leads the Soft Robotics Laboratory at Oxford, directing EPSRC- and EU-funded research on tactile perception and intelligent behaviour in robotic systems.

Her work has received international recognition, including selection for Prototypes for Humanity and a Best Paper Award for contributions to robotic systems for occupational therapy training. She was also a finalist in the Booking.com Tech Playmaker Awards. Prof. Maiolino was invited as a keynote speaker at IEEE IROS 2025.

She serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and the Soft Robotics Journal, and has held editorial roles across major robotics venues. She is actively involved in conference leadership, including IEEE RoboSoft and TAROS, and founded the Women in Robotics initiative at ORI to promote diversity in the field.

Her work has been featured in the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (BBC) and international media, and continues to advance the role of embodiment and tactile perception in robotic autonomy.

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  • Organization
    Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI)
  • Profession
    Associate Professor of Engineering Science, University of Oxford; Deputy Director

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