Pierpaolo Palmieri
Papers
9
Total Citations
88
H-Index
5
About
Pierpaolo Palmieri is an innovative robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of soft robotics, inflatable systems, and space applications. His research has made significant contributions to the design and development of lightweight, deployable robotic manipulators — systems capable of being compactly stored and expanded on demand, a critical capability for space missions where mass and volume are at a premium. Palmieri's most influential work, "Design of a Lightweight and Deployable Soft Robotic Arm" (2022, 23 citations), exemplifies his focus on robots that can safely operate in unstructured environments and in proximity to humans. His recurring POPUP inflatable manipulator platform — featured across multiple publications — addresses real-world challenges such as active space debris removal and satellite servicing, earning growing attention from the aerospace robotics community. His earlier work on human motion tracking using Kalman filtering (2020, 14 citations) demonstrates versatility, extending his expertise into human-robot collaboration. With a cumulative citation count approaching 90 across roughly nine publications, Palmieri has established himself as an emerging voice in deployable space robotics. His research bridges fundamental mechanical design with applied aerospace engineering, making it highly relevant for students and professionals interested in the future of robotic systems beyond Earth.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design of a Lightweight and Deployable Soft Robotic Arm23 citations · 2022
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- 3A deployable and inflatable robotic arm concept for aerospace applications15 citations · 2021
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- 6An Inflatable 7-DOF Space Robotic Arm for Active Debris Removal4 citations · 2023
- 7An Inflatable Robotic Assistant for Onboard Applications3 citations · 2021
- 8Static Modeling of an Inflatable Robotic Arm for Aerospace Applications3 citations · 2022
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