Andrea De Marcellis

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Andrea De Marcellis is a leading figure in the development of autonomous robotic systems and advanced sensor interfaces, with a particular focus on sustainable energy and biomedical applications. His most impactful contribution is the design of an autonomous robot for cleaning photovoltaic panels in desert zones—a work that has garnered 68 citations and addresses a critical challenge in solar energy efficiency. De Marcellis has also made significant strides in sensor technology, notably through a capacitance-to-time converter for differential capacitive sensors (30 citations), which eliminates ground noise and system calibrations. His research extends to soft robotics, where he co-designed a McKibben pneumatic muscle prototype with an embedded capacitive length transducer (10 citations), enhancing safety in collaborative and medical robotics. Additionally, De Marcellis has pioneered event-driven serial communication on optical fiber, a neuromorphic-inspired approach that adapts to signal changes in real time. With a portfolio that bridges hardware innovation and practical deployment, his work is widely cited for its impact on renewable energy, sensor systems, and safe human-robot interaction.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Autonomous robot for cleaning photovoltaic panels in desert zones

   68 citations · 2020
2. 2
   A Capacitance-to-Time Converter-Based Electronic Interface for Differential Capacitive Sensors

   30 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Design and Characterization of a Mckibben Pneumatic Muscle Prototype with an Embedded Capacitive Length Transducer

   10 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Battery-Powered Autonomous Robot for Cleaning of Dusty Photovoltaic Panels in Desert Zones

   2 citations · 2017
5. 5
   Live Demonstration: Event-Driven Serial Communication on Optical Fiber

   2 citations · 2019

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