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F. Angrilli is a pioneering researcher in the field of space robotics, with a particular focus on free-flying robots and their application in complex orbital environments. His work has made substantial contributions to the development of autonomous robotic systems designed to support hazardous space operations, including satellite servicing, extravehicular activity (EVA) assistance, and the assembly and maintenance of the International Space Station. Angrilli's most influential contributions address the formidable challenge of controlling free-flying robots equipped with robotic arms without inducing unwanted base oscillations — a critical requirement for precision operations in microgravity. His landmark 2007 paper on testing methodologies for free-flying robots has garnered 71 citations, while his 2005 work on kinematic control validated through parabolic flight experiments has earned 60 citations, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and experimental credibility. His earlier studies on coordinated control strategies and inverse kinematics for free-floating spacecraft further cemented his role in advancing autonomous space manipulation. Through ground-based simulators, three-dimensional modeling, and real-world parabolic flight testing, Angrilli's research has provided the engineering community with validated frameworks essential for next-generation space robotics, making his body of work an important reference point for researchers and students entering this rapidly evolving field.