Papers
17
Total Citations
426
H-Index
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About
Carlos Viegas is a robotics researcher whose work centers on climbing robots, magnetic adhesion systems, and innovative wheeled locomotion mechanisms for industrial inspection. He is perhaps best known for developing the OmniClimber series of robots — omnidirectional, magnetically adhered climbing platforms designed to inspect ferromagnetic structures such as ships, bridges, and storage tanks. His flagship 2013 paper on OmniClimbers has accumulated 144 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in this niche but practically significant field. Viegas has made substantial contributions to the design and analysis of magnetic omnidirectional wheels, switchable magnet adhesion systems, and biped climbing robots like the energy-efficient InchwormClimber. His 2016 work on the hybrid OmniClimber robot demonstrated sophisticated capabilities including arm-based plane transitions, pushing the boundaries of autonomous surface navigation. Beyond climbing robotics, Viegas has explored reconfigurable parallel mechanisms and scalable multi-robot systems for large-space automation, reflecting a broad interest in flexible robotic architectures. With over 380 cumulative citations across his top works, his research has meaningfully advanced the development of autonomous inspection robots capable of operating safely and efficiently in complex real-world environments.
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- 7Magnetic omnidirectional wheels for climbing robots18 citations · 2013
- 8Switchable magnets for robotics applications14 citations · 2015
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