Andrea Paoli
Papers
8
Total Citations
288
H-Index
6
About
Andrea Paoli is a leading researcher in robotics and autonomous systems, with a focus on control theory, fault tolerance, and industrial applications. His work spans several key areas, including robotic manipulation of liquids, supervisory control for search and rescue, and safety-critical systems for manufacturing. Paoli’s most impactful contribution is a comprehensive review on robotics and autonomous systems in the food industry from a supply chain perspective, which has garnered 159 citations, highlighting its significance in addressing automation challenges in food production and logistics. He has also made notable advances in liquid handling robotics, developing feed-forward and sloshing-free control strategies (over 60 combined citations) that enable precise manipulation of liquids—critical for applications in pharmaceuticals and food processing. His earlier work on internal model-based fault tolerant control for robot manipulators (43 citations) demonstrates his expertise in ensuring system reliability under disturbances. Additionally, Paoli has contributed to supervisory control strategies for robot teams in hostile environments and safety-critical supervision in steel industry robotics, showcasing his ability to bridge theoretical control methods with real-world industrial needs. His research continues to influence both academic and applied robotics, particularly in automation and safety.
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Top Papers
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- 2Internal model based fault tolerant control of a robot manipulator43 citations · 2004
- 3Manipulating liquids with robots: A sloshing-free solution41 citations · 2018
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- 7Safety critical supervision for steel industry robotic applications3 citations · 2012
- 8Robust Supervisory-Based Control Strategy for Mobile Robot Navigation3 citations · 2015