A. Desbiez

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Arman Desbiez is a roboticist whose research centers on the design and control of novel, morphing aerial robots. His major contribution lies in pushing the boundaries of quadrotor adaptability, most notably through the development of the X-Morf robot. This 380-gram quadrotor, composed of two independent arms forming an actuated scissor joint, can actively change its X-geometry mid-flight. This groundbreaking design, detailed in his highly cited 2017 paper (60 citations), enables the robot to crash-land and separate safely, then reassemble—a feat that dramatically expands the potential for resilient, multi-mission drones. Desbiez’s work on crash-separable and shape-shifting platforms represents a paradigm shift from rigid to reconfigurable aerial systems, promising enhanced maneuverability in cluttered environments and improved survivability. His innovative approach to the magnetic and electrical joint design has inspired further research into modular and self-repairing drones, marking him as a key figure in the future of agile, resilient robotics.