Roberto Simoni
Papers
14
Total Citations
165
H-Index
8
About
Roberto Simoni is a robotics and mechanical engineering researcher whose work spans robot kinematics, parallel manipulators, and applied robotic systems. He is perhaps best known for his contributions to kinematic modeling, including a widely referenced comparative study of Denavit-Hartenberg conventions and dual quaternion approaches for robot manipulators, which has accumulated 26 citations and helped establish dual quaternions as a powerful alternative framework — a theme he extended further in his theoretical work on points, lines, screws, and planes in dual quaternion kinematics. His research on parallel manipulators is exemplified by the TetraFLEX family of 3T1R systems, showcasing his interest in novel mechanical architectures with self-aligning properties. Simoni has also made meaningful contributions to applied robotics, including a highly cited survey on photovoltaic panel cleaning robots (31 citations) and practical obstacle avoidance strategies for robotic inspection and intervention. His work on Stewart Platforms using indoor-GPS measurement systems reflects a strong interest in precision and pose accuracy in industrial settings. Through contributions to multibody mechatronic systems, metamorphic robotics, and large-scale assembly measurement, Simoni has built a diverse and impactful research portfolio bridging theoretical foundations with real-world engineering applications.
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- 5Multibody Mechatronic Systems13 citations · 2017
- 6Points, Lines, Screws and Planes in Dual Quaternions Kinematics12 citations · 2014
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- 8Feasibility of measurement-assisted assembly of ship hull blocks9 citations · 2019
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- 10Enumeration of planar metamorphic robots configurations6 citations · 2009