Mattia Rigotti-Thompson
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About
Dr. Mattia Rigotti-Thompson is a robotics researcher specializing in the control of heavy-duty mobile manipulators, with a particular focus on mining and industrial automation. His work addresses the critical challenge of reducing material spillage during autonomous excavation and loading operations, where precise end-effector control is essential for efficiency and safety. Dr. Rigotti-Thompson’s key contributions include the development of a ground disturbance rejection approach for hydraulic-actuated robotic manipulators, as detailed in his 2018 paper, which has garnered 4 citations for its practical impact on front-end loader operations. He further advanced the field by designing an H∞ controller for a skid-steer compact loader platform, creating a robust framework for minimizing terrain-induced disturbances transmitted through wheels and arm links. This work, cited 2 times, also serves as an educational and research platform for testing control strategies. Dr. Rigotti-Thompson’s research bridges the gap between theoretical control systems and real-world mining applications, offering scalable solutions for autonomous heavy machinery. His contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring robust control in unstructured environments, where hydraulic actuation and terrain interaction pose unique challenges.
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