Luigi Manfredi

Luigi Manfredi is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator at the University of Dundee, leading a research lab specializing in the development of smart endorobots that integrate artificial intelligence and soft materials for flexible endoscopy applications. With extensive experience in designing endorobotic systems for gastrointestinal surgery, Luigi focuses on innovative mechatronic instruments for minimal access surgery. As a co-founder and Lead Engineer at Manfreditalia, Luigi oversees workflow optimization and has achieved CE certification for product quality and safety. Additionally, Luigi collaborates with the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and has participated in several funded research projects, contributing to advancements in robotic technologies for medical applications. Educational qualifications include multiple postgraduate certificates in academic practice from the University of Dundee, along with foundational studies in engineering and robotics from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and Università di Pisa.