Sandro Pinto
Papers
2
Total Citations
16
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2
About
Sandro Pinto is a leading researcher in the design of energy-efficient, secure computing systems, with a core focus on RISC-V architectures, ultra-low-power (ULP) embedded systems, and autonomous robotics. His major contributions lie at the intersection of hardware-software co-design and security, particularly in enabling the next generation of nano-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (nano-UAVs). Pinto’s most cited work, “A Heterogeneous RISC-V Based SoC for Secure Nano-UAV Navigation” (2024), with 13 citations, introduces a novel system-on-chip (SoC) that leverages heterogeneous RISC-V cores to deliver both high performance and robust security for sub-10cm drones. This work is pivotal for advancing unobtrusive robotic helpers and ubiquitous smart sensors, addressing critical challenges in power efficiency and secure navigation. By integrating parallel ULP microcontrollers with a RISC-V foundation, Pinto’s research pushes the boundaries of autonomous flight in constrained environments. His achievements highlight a commitment to practical, secure, and scalable solutions for the Internet of Things and robotics, making him a key figure in the evolution of energy-aware, secure embedded systems.
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Top Papers
- 1A Heterogeneous RISC-V Based SoC for Secure Nano-UAV Navigation13 citations · 2024
- 2A Heterogeneous RISC-V based SoC for Secure Nano-UAV Navigation3 citations · 2024