PERSONAL INFORMATION Giovanni Carabin

Curriculum vitae

PERSONAL INFORMATION Giovanni CarabinVia Vallesina 2, 32040, Valle di Cadore (BL) – Italy

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Gender Male | Date of birth 25/01/1989 | Nationality Italian

POSITION Research Assistant at UniBZ.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov 2019 – present Assistant ResearcherFree University of Bozen – Faculty of Science and Technology, Bolzano (Italy).

SPRUCE-ROBOT project (Smart PRUning and Climbing treEs ROBOT): study, design anddevelopment of robotic applications in forestry field for efficient, safe and low waste timber pro-duction. In particular, the activity focuses on the design and development of a mobile/climbingrobotic prototype with pruning capabilities.

Nov 2016 – Oct 2019 Ph.D. student in Sustainable Energy and TechnologiesFree University of Bozen – Faculty of Science and Technology, Bolzano (Italy).

Research area: Mechanical Design and Automation.

Research title: Advanced Techniques for Energetic Performance Enhancement in MechatronicSystems.

Research topics: (1) Energy efficiency in automatic machines; (2) study, design nad develop-ment of automatic machines (e.g. Delta2 parallel robot) and mechatronic test-benches (e.g.motor-gear-load systems).

Supervisor: Prof. Renato Vidoni.

Nov 2014 – Nov 2016 Assistant Researcher and CollaboratorFree University of Bozen – Faculty of Science and Technology, Bolzano (Italy).

� ARTI project (Stability and Control of Articulated Robotic Autonomous System for Field Activ-ities): study and development of a dynamic model for non-conventional kinematic articulatedrobotic systems, implementation of a stability simulator (Matlab) and experimental valida-tion of it; evaluation of non-ideal conditions and inertial effects upon stability; design andprototyping of an articulated robotic emulator; design and implementation of a mechatronicsystem able to actively control the system stability and to predict insecure configurations andconditions. (Publ. [4], [13], [15], [16], [19]).

� GRASPS project (Grasping And Soft-bodies Picking Systems): characterization of differentnon-conventional grippers able to manipulate soft/fragile objects; installation and program-ming of Adept Quattro s650H parallel robot, development of mechanical parts, and measuresystems (e.g. gripping force sensors) in order to characterize the different grippers. experi-mental tests on non-conventional gripping system, in order to compare them; (Publ. [12]).

� NOISEVIB-GEARS (Noise and Vibration evaluation of high-efficiency planetary-gears):partecipation in design and realization of a test bench for vibration and acoustics analysis ofBonfiglioli low-backlash planetary gearbox; implementation of a control and acquisition soft-ware, programmed in Labview and Matlab languages; measurement of vibration and noisegenerated by gearboxes. (Publ. [20]).

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Curriculum vitae Giovanni Carabin

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2012–2014 Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (LM-33) EQF 7

University of Udine – DIEGM.

Thesis title “Studio, modellazione e validazione sperimentale della stabilità di un sistema robotico articolatoa 4 ruote” (“Stability study, modeling and experimental validation of a 4 wheels articulatedrobotic system”).

Final mark 110/110

2008–2012 Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (L-9) EQF 6

University of Udine – DIEGM.

Thesis title “Progetto ed implementazione di un dispositivo per test dinamici su meccanismi” (“Design andimplementation of a device for dynamic tests on mechanisms”).

Final mark 108/110

2003–2008 Industrial Technical Institute Diploma in electrotechnicaland automation, with “chief technician” qualification.

EQF 4

ITIS “E.Fermi” of Pieve di Cadore.

Final mark 100/100

PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue Italian

Other languages UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production

English B2 B2 B2 B2 B2

Job-related skills Multi-task, identification analysis and solution of problems, determination and taking inititiave.

Technical skills � Industrial robotic platforms: Adept Quattro s650H, Adept Cobra s600, ABB irb120, UniversalRobot UR-3, Kuka KMP, Kuka iiwa.

� Mechanical machining (I worked in my father’s mechanical workshop).� Electronic: analog, digital, realization of Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Microchip PIC micro-

controllers, Arduino, Raspberry Pi.

Computer skills � Operative systems: GNU/Linux (Ubuntu), Microsoft Windows� Office suites: Microsoft Office, LibreOffice� Mechanical design software: AutoCAD, SolidEdge, SolidWorks, ANSYS� Electronic design software: KiCad� Scientific software: Matlab, Octave� Programming languages: C, C#, Python, Matlab, LabView, Adept V+� Others: LATEX, GIMP, Inkscape

Personal interests Reading, photography, trekking.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Publications

Journalpapers [1] L. Scalera, G. Carabin, R. Vidoni, T. Wongratanaphisan. Energy efficiency in a 4-

DOF parallel robot featuring compliant elements.” JoMaC - International Journalof Mechanics and Control. 2019, volume 20, issue 2, pages 49-57.

[2] F. Concli, L. Cortese, R. Vidoni, F. Nalli, G. Carabin. A mixed FEM and lumped-parameter dynamic model for evaluating the modal properties of planetarygearboxes. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 32, Is. 7, 2018,3047–3056

[3] G. Carabin, E. Wehrle, R. Vidoni. A review on energy-saving optimization meth-ods for robotic and automatic systems. Robotics, 2017, 6, 39.

[4] G. Carabin, A. Gasparetto, F. Mazzetto, R. Vidoni. Design, implementation and vali-dation of a stability model for articulated autonomous robotic systems. Roboticsand Autonomous Systems, Vol. 83, 2016, 158-168.

[5] M. Bietresato, G. Carabin, R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto, F. Mazzetto. Evaluation of aLidar-based 3D-stereoscopic vision system for crop-monitoring applications.Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Vol. 124, 2016, 1-13.

[6] M. Bietresato, G. Carabin, R. Vidoni, F. Mazzetto, A. Gasparetto. A parametric ap-proach for evaluating the stability of agricultural tractors using implements dur-ing side-slope activities. Contemporary Engineering Sciences, Vol. 8, 2015, no. 28,1289-1309.



Conferencepapers [7] L. Gualtieri, R. Rojas, G. Carabin, I. Palomba, E. Rauch, R. Vidoni, D. Matt. Ad-

vanced Automation for SMEs in the I4.0 Revolution: Engineering Education andEmployees Training in the Smart Mini Factory Laboratory. IEEM 2018 - IEEEInternational Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management,December 16-19, Bangkok, Thailand.

[8] G. Carabin, R. Vidoni, E. Wehrle. Energy saving in mechatronic systems throughoptimal point-to-point trajectory generation via standard primitives. IFIT 2018,November 29-30, 2018, Cassino, Italy.

[9] B. Pavlin, G. Carabin, G. Pernigotto, A. Gasparella, R. Vidoni. An embedded mecha-tronic device for real-time monitoring and prediction of occupants’ thermalcomfort. ASME IMECE2018, November 9-15, 2018, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

[10] G. Carabin, R. Vidoni, D. Matt. Performance characterization and improvementof an underactuated robot gripper. ISR 2018 - 50th International Symposium onRobotics, June 20-21, 2018, Munich, Germany.

[11] R. Vidoni, R. Gallo, G. Ristorto, G. Carabin, F. Mazzetto, L. Scalera, A. Gasparetto.ByeLab : an Agricultural Mobile Robot Prototype for Proximal Sensing and Pre-cision Farming. ASME IMECE2017, November 3-9, 2017, Tampa, Florida, USA.

[12] G. Carabin, I. Palomba, D. Matt, R. Vidoni. Experimental evaluation and compar-ison of low-cost adaptive mechatronic grippers. RAAD 2017, June 21-23, 2017,Torino, Italy. Published in Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics: Proceedings ofthe 26th International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region, RAAD2017, 2018, 630-637.

[13] G. Carabin, F. Mazzetto, R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto. Dynamic model and instabilityevaluation of an articulated mobile agri-robot. IFIT 2016, December 1-2, 2016,Vicenza, Italy. Published in Advances in Italian Mechanism Science: Proceedings ofthe First International Conference of IFToMM Italy, 2017, 335-343.

[14] M. Bietresato, G. Carabin, D. D’Auria, R. Gallo, G. Ristorto, F. Mazzetto, R. Vidoni,A. Gasparetto, L. Scalera. A Tracked Mobile Robotic Lab for Monitoring PlantsVolume and Health. MESA 2016, August 29-31, 2016, Auckland, New Zealand.

[15] R. Vidoni, G. Carabin, A. Gasparetto, F. Mazzetto. Stability analysis of an articu-lated agri-robot under different central joint conditions. ROBOT’2015 - SecondIberian Robotics Conference, November 19-21, 2015, Lisbon, Portugal. Publishedin Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (ROBOT’2015 - Second IberianRobotics Conference), Vol. 417, 2016, 335-346.

[16] R. Vidoni, M. Bietresato, P. Boscariol, G. Carabin, F. Mazzetto, A. Gasparetto. Studyand stability evaluation of a non-conventional Articulated Robotic System forSide-Slope Activities. AIMETA XXII, September 14-17, 2015, Genova, Italy.

[17] M. Bietresato, G. Carabin, R. Vidoni, A. Gasparetto, F. Mazzetto. Evaluation of thestability of an articulated farm tractor using mounted implements on hillsides.International Conference RAGUSA SHWA 2015, September 2-5, 2015, Lodi, Italy.

[18] P. Boscariol, G. Carabin, A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni. Energy-Efficient Point-to-PointTrajectory Generation for Industrial Robotic Machines. ECCOMAS ThematicConference on Multibody Dynamics, June 29 - July 2, 2015, Barcellona, Catalonia,Spain.

[19] R. Vidoni, G. Carabin, A. Gasparetto, F. Mazzetto. A Smart Real-Time Anti-Overturning Mechatronic Device for Articulated Robotic Systems operating onSide Slopes. ARW2015 - Austrian Robotics Workshop, May 7-8, 2015, Klagenfurt,Austria.

Others[20] L. Cortese, R. Vidoni, G. Carabin, F. Nalli. Caratterizzazione e valutazione di

rotismi epicicloidali ad elevata efficienza Bonfiglioli Mechatronics Research.NOISEVIB-GEARS project report.



Research activity

Collaboration in research activities relate to:

� development and prototyping of mechatronic devices for efficency and automation improve-ment in agriculture field, in particular for monitoring operation (proximal sensing, Lidar, NDVI)(Publ. [5], [14]);

� development of demostrative programs in V+ language for the Adept Quattro s650H parallelrobot;

� development and prototyping of mechatronic devices for forest activities (orientation logger,gnss logger);

� energetic consumption optimization by the optimization of robotic/automated system motion(Publ. [18]).

Research projects

2017-2021 SME 4.0: Industry 4.0 for SMEs. European Union’s Horizon 2020 RISE programme underthe Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 734713, PI: Free University of Bolzano, role:team member for the WP 3.3. and 6.3.

2017-2018 PizzaROBOT: Functional Mechanical Design of an Innovative Vending Machine for Pizzas. PI:Free University of Bolzano, role: team member.

2015-2016 NOISEVIB-GEARS: Noise and vibration evaluation of high-efficiency planetary gears. PI: FreeUniversity of Bolzano, role: team member.

2014-2017 ARTI: Stability and Control of Articulated Robotic Autonomous Systems for Field Activities.CRC competitive call 2014, PI: Free University of Bolzano, role: team member.

Didactic activity

2015-20162016-2017

Teaching Assistant of the course “Electric Power Conversion Equipment” (Master in EnergyEngineering).

2016-20172017-20182018-2019

Teaching Assistant of the course “Industrial Automation and Mechatronics - Module I” (Masterin Industrial Mechanical Engineering).

2017-20182018-20192019-2020

Teaching Assistant of the course “Meccanica Applicata alle Macchine” (Bachelor in IndustrialMechanical Engineering).

2019-2020 Contract lecturer of the course “Mechanics of Automatic Machines ’ (Bachelor in IndustrialMechanical Engineering).

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