About Me
Hello! I am Francesco an Automation and Control Engineer with a passion for robotics, sustainable solutions and human-centered technologies. After graduating from Politecnico di Milano, I moved to Lausanne to complete my Master’s thesis at the EPFL’s Reconfigurable Robotics Lab, where I designed a robotics control framework that aimed to bring physical immersion inside virtual environments. During this experience I worked extensively with control systems, human-machine interactions, 3D simulation technologies, and communication protocols.
Currently, I work at miros, a startup focused on optimizing and digitalizing human workspaces by developing robotic smart surfaces and fully automated spaces to enhance human-environment interactions. I handled various stages of the product development life cycle, from custom PCB design and embedded control with Arduino to graphic UI design with Unreal Engine and JavaScript. I also worked on full-stack development and MQTT network architecture. My role also involved prototyping, soldering, and hardware assembly. Overseeing our product’s first delivery has not only provided me with project management and problem solving skills but also strengthened my ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams.
I am always looking for opportunities to expand my skill set and contribute to innovative solutions.
I hold a B.Sc. (2021) and an M.Sc. (2024) in Automation and Control Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. I completed my academic journey by developing my master’s thesis at the Reconfigurable Robotics Lab of the Reconfigurable Robotics Lab under the supervision of Professor Jamie Paik.
Experience
Automation and Control R&D Engineer @ miros | Oct. 2024 - PresentActive
I am focused on the next iteration of the company’s innovative robotic smart surfaces, refining its design and functionality for broader deployment.
- - Improving hardware reliability through improved PCB design and robust electronic systems.
- - Developing embedded software including motor control algorithms and efficient network architecture and communication protocols.
- - Testing the design of modular components, ensuring scalability and ease of manufacturing.
Automation and Control R&D Engineer @ miros | Apr. 2024 - Oct. 2024
I contributed to the development of the first prototype of the company’s groundbreaking smart surfaces for reconfigurable workspaces.
- - Designing and optimizing PCB layouts and electronics to control the robotic system.
- - Programming low-level software with a focus on motor control and network communication.
- - Building a scalable network architecture for multiple devices integration.
- - Developing a graphical user interface (GUI) to enhance user experience.
Curriculum
Reconfigurable Robotics Lab - Master's Thesis Project | Sep. 2023 - Mar. 2024
Human-in-the-loop: control of a human-scale interactive platform for immersion in a virtual environment. My thesis aimed to develop an entire framework to bring physical experience into a simulated environment. This involved designing a virtual environment, developing a robotic control system, and establishing a bi-directional communication framework to both acquire the user force input and provide the kinetic feedback.
Master of Science - Automation and Control Engineering | Sep. 2021 - Apr. 2024
Graduated with a score of 107/110 from Politecnico di Milano, School of Industrial and Information Engineering. Specialized in automation, robotics, and control systems.
Erasmus Exchange Program - Automatic Control and Intelligent Systems | Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023
Completed an exchange program at Grenoble INP - UGA, focusing on automatic control and intelligent systems.
Bachelor of Science - Automation Engineering | Sep. 2018 - Sep. 2021
Graduated with a score of 100/110 from Politecnico di Milano, School of Industrial and Information Engineering.
High School Diploma - Liceo Scientifico | Sep. 2013 - Jul. 2018
Graduated with a score of 95/100 from Liceo Giorgio Spezia, Domodossola.
Skills
My journey has been a mix of learning, applying, prototyping, debugging, problem-solving, and occasional existential crises.
