Panagiotis Karfakis

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Panagiotis Karfakis is a robotics researcher specializing in autonomous inspection systems for maritime and offshore infrastructure. His work focuses on developing robotic solutions that replace hazardous manual inspections, particularly for mooring chains—a critical yet dangerous task requiring both above- and below-waterline assessment. Karfakis’s most cited paper, "Mooring chain climbing robot for NDT inspection applications" (2018), presents pioneering results from the RIMCAW project, detailing the design and construction of a robot capable of climbing mooring chains to deploy non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies. This contribution addresses a pressing industry need for safer, more cost-effective inspection methods. While his citation count is still growing, his work has laid foundational groundwork for robotic chain climbing mechanisms and integrated NDT payloads, influencing subsequent research in maritime robotics. Karfakis’s achievements include advancing the practical application of climbing robots in harsh marine environments, demonstrating how robotic systems can enhance safety and efficiency in critical infrastructure maintenance. His research continues to inspire new approaches to automating dangerous inspection tasks.