L. Vasanelli

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L. Vasanelli is a pioneer in bio-inspired robotics and chemical sensing, with a focus on low-cost, autonomous navigation systems. Their most-cited work, "Goal-oriented mobile robot navigation using an odour sensor" (2002, 23 citations), introduced a novel approach to trail-following by replacing expensive magnetic guides with a simple, inexpensive odour trail. By equipping a mobile robot with two odour sensors, Vasanelli demonstrated that a vehicle could reliably follow a felt ribbon soaked in a scent, enabling goal-oriented navigation without complex infrastructure. This work bridged the gap between biological olfaction and practical robotics, offering a cost-effective solution for industrial automation. Vasanelli’s contributions have influenced the development of autonomous vehicles and environmental monitoring systems, showcasing how nature-inspired methods can solve engineering challenges. Their research remains a touchstone for students and engineers exploring sensor-based navigation and chemical plume tracking, proving that even modest technologies can yield impactful, scalable solutions in robotics.