Kevin Castelli
Papers
9
Total Citations
74
H-Index
4
About
Kevin Castelli is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of industrial robotics, automation, and additive manufacturing, with particular emphasis on applying robotic systems to real-world manufacturing challenges. His most-cited contribution, "A Feasibility Study of a Robotic Approach for the Gluing Process in the Footwear Industry" (2020, 28 citations), exemplifies his commitment to modernizing labor-intensive craft industries through intelligent automation, demonstrating how robotic systems can replace or augment human operators in small and medium enterprises. Castelli has also made significant strides in integrating additive manufacturing with multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, exploring path planning algorithms and simulation frameworks that push beyond conventional 3-axis CNC limitations. His work extends into high-stakes medical applications, including the automated machining of skull prostheses for cranioplasty procedures, showcasing the breadth of his research vision. Notably, Castelli demonstrates a strong dedication to education, having developed a multidisciplinary robotics curriculum enhanced by 3D printing that spans three years of documented pedagogical experience. Collectively accumulating over 70 citations, his portfolio reflects a researcher equally at home in theoretical design, practical engineering solutions, and the training of the next generation of robotics professionals.
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Top Papers
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- 2Additive Manufacturing as an Essential Element in the Teaching of Robotics13 citations · 2019
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- 4A Preliminary 6 Dofs Robot Based Setup for Fused Deposition Modeling6 citations · 2018
- 5A path planning method for robotic Additive Manufacturing4 citations · 2021
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- 9Simulation of a robotic arm for multi-directional 3d printing3 citations · 2019