Iosif S. Paraskevas
Papers
9
Total Citations
135
H-Index
6
About
Iosif S. Paraskevas is a pioneering researcher in space robotics and legged locomotion, whose work bridges the gap between orbital servicing and terrestrial mobility. His primary research areas include on-orbit servicing (OOS) for geostationary spacecraft, robotic impact docking, and compliant terrain locomotion. Paraskevas made significant contributions to the design of space manipulators for grasping and refueling, introducing the Centre of Percussion concept to minimize reaction forces during impacts—a critical advancement for safe satellite capture. His most cited work, "Towards a standardized grasping and refuelling on-orbit servicing for geo spacecraft" (2017, 52 citations), has become a foundational reference in the field. On the terrestrial side, his viscoplastic approach to foot-terrain interaction in legged robots (2014, 31 citations) advanced understanding of monopod hopping on compliant and rough terrains. Paraskevas has also explored miniaturization and micro/nanotechnology in space robotics. With over 130 total citations across his publications, his research directly addresses the challenges of robotic docking and impact control, offering practical guidelines for minimizing disturbance forces. His work is essential reading for engineers developing next-generation space servicers and legged robots.
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Top Papers
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- 2Compliant terrain legged locomotion using a viscoplastic approach31 citations · 2014
- 3Monopod hopping on compliant terrains17 citations · 2018
- 4Design and Configuration Control of Space Robots Undergoing Impact10 citations · 2006
- 5On robotic impact docking for on orbit servicing6 citations · 2016
- 6Miniaturization and Micro/Nanotechnology in Space Robotics6 citations · 2012
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