Martina Balbi

Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique

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Martina Balbi is a researcher at the forefront of miniature robotics and wireless localization, with a focus on enabling precise positioning for centimeter-scale autonomous systems. Her work bridges virtual reality motion-tracking technology and indoor robotic navigation, most notably in her 2024 paper "Lighthouse Localization of Miniature Wireless Robots," which has already garnered 3 citations. In this study, Balbi adapts lighthouse localization—originally developed for VR headset tracking—to low-power, wireless microcontrollers, implementing a decoding and tracking algorithm on a cm-scale foam-based robot platform. This contribution is significant for its potential to revolutionize indoor robot localization without the need for expensive or bulky sensors, offering a scalable, energy-efficient solution for swarm robotics and IoT applications. Balbi’s research is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach, combining hardware design, embedded systems, and algorithm development. Her work has been recognized for its novelty in miniaturizing and democratizing localization technology, making it accessible for small-scale, low-cost robotic systems. As her citation count grows, Balbi is establishing herself as a key innovator in the field of wireless robotic systems.