Human-centered Cyber Physical Systems Lab
The Human-centered Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory (HCPS Lab) is a leading research group directed by Federica Pascucci, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies Engineering at University of Roma Tre. HCPS Lab is currently composed of 3 faculty members, 1 phd students, 1 external collaborator, 1 technician and several MSc and BSc students (Link identifier #identifier__57526-1HCPS Lab Team).
HCPS Lab conducts interdisciplinary research on robotics, automation, intelligent control systems, and immersive technologies.
Research activities include Cyber-Physical-Human Systems, Human–Robot Collaboration, Unmanned Aerial Systems, as well as smart transport and logistics, with a focus on cybersecurity and explainable artificial intelligence, within the framework of Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0, aiming to foster safer, sustainable, and resilient human–machine interactions.
HCPS Lab members have participated in several research projects at international and national level, funded by European Frameworks Programmes (FP7, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe) as well as by National institutions. HCPS actively participates in international committees and working groups and in the organization of international conferences and workshops. Over the years, HCPS Lab members have been also active in technology transfer.
The research topics at the HCPS research group encompass:
- Autonomous navigation
- Cybersecurity for CPS
- Safe and Secure CPHS
- Human centered robotics
- Industry 4.0
- Transport and logistics
- Smart cities
BREAKING NEWS!!!
HCPSLab AT MAKER FAIRE 2025
At Maker Faire 2025, with FireGuard 360, an innovative fire-prevention automation and drone system designed by students of the Cyber-Physical Systems course within the Master’s Degree in Management and Automation Engineering.
FireGuard 360 is a proof of concept of an advanced cyber-physical system designed to protect isolated homes in green areas:
🚁 environmental monitoring with an AI-powered, self-piloted drone
🌡️ sensor-based environmental perception
⚙️ control logic on dedicated microcontrollers
💧 automated systems for irrigation, window management, and gas supply
And thanks to an intelligent dashboard, residents can monitor and intervene remotely in real time.
👩💻 A project that combines ingenuity, technology, and sustainability for a safer future.
IEEE SMC ITALY CHAPTER WORKSHOP “INNOVATION IN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: BACK TO THE FUTURE?”
Prof. Graziana Cavone, Secretary of the Link identifier #identifier__63359-2IEEE SMC ITALY CHAPTER, co-organized with Prof. Laura Giarré the technical Workshop “Link identifier #identifier__34765-3Innovation in Digital Technologies: Back to the Future?“, which was held on October 24th, 2025 in Florence, Italy. The workshop included twelve esteemed national and international speakers, among which Prof. Federica Pascucci with her inspiring talk on Cyber-Physical Systems.
PROFESSOR PASCUCCI AT COFFEE TECH TALKING ABOUT AUTOMATION AND AI
Prof. Federica Pascucci has been invited to intervene on September 27th 2025 at Coffee Tech, a television program at La7 focusing on science, technologies, and innovation.
Professor Pascucci shared academic insights on the present and future of automation and robotics combined with Artificial Intelligence. A great opportunity to share and discuss perspectives on the future of innovation with a wide audience. Check the Link identifier #identifier__185660-4link for the complete interview.
HCPSLab COORDINATING ROMECUP 2025 AT UNIVERSITY ROMA TRE
The HCPS Laboratory is proud to announce that this year the Link identifier #identifier__134407-5ROMECUP 2025 event will be hosted at University Roma Tre at Link identifier #identifier__20443-6DICITA and Link identifier #identifier__295-7DIIEM from 7th to 9th May 2025, co-organized by our group and Fondazione Mondo Digitale.
The ROMECUP2025, also this year, promotes the Research Award: “Most promising researcher in robotics and artificial intelligence“. Please check the Link identifier #identifier__148592-8website for more information!
