Kostas Karakasiliotis

Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas

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Kostas Karakasiliotis is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics, with a focus on understanding and replicating the locomotion strategies of soft-bodied animals. His key research areas include biomechanics, neural control, and the design of robotic systems that emulate the adaptive movement of organisms like the polychaete annelid worm. His most-cited work, "Polychaete-like Pedundulatory Robotic Locomotion" (2007, 14 citations), makes a foundational contribution by modeling the unique tail-to-head body undulations and synchronized parapodial appendage action that allow these marine worms to navigate challenging environments. This study bridges biology and engineering, offering insights into how combined undulatory and appendage-based movement can inspire more versatile robots for uneven terrain. Karakasiliotis’s work has significant impact in advancing soft robotics and understanding neural control of locomotion, with his publications cited by researchers in robotics, biomechanics, and neuroscience. His notable achievements include developing computational models that translate biological principles into robotic prototypes, paving the way for more adaptive and resilient autonomous systems.