Alessio Aboudan

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Alessio Aboudan is a pioneering researcher in the field of space robotics, with a particular focus on free-flying robots and their application in hazardous and complex space environments. His work has significantly advanced the development and testing of autonomous robotic systems designed to perform servicing operations in space without causing unwanted disturbances to their surrounding environment — a critical challenge in orbital mechanics and satellite maintenance. Aboudan's most influential contribution, "Issues and Solutions for Testing Free-Flying Robots" (2007), has garnered 71 citations and stands as a foundational reference for researchers working on space robot validation methodologies. His closely related work on kinematic control of free-flying robots tested during parabolic flights (2005, 60 citations) demonstrated the viability of three-dimensional robotic arm control in microgravity conditions, bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and real-world experimental validation. Working through CISAS since the late 1990s, Aboudan has contributed to the long-term development of free-floater space robot simulators, addressing robustness and safety challenges for extravehicular activity support. His cumulative body of work has meaningfully shaped how researchers design, simulate, and test the next generation of space-based robotic systems.