Thaleia Flessa
National Technical University of Athens, University of Glasgow
Papers
4
Total Citations
17
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Thaleia Flessa is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the critical gap between terrestrial construction and extraterrestrial exploration. Her research centers on fault detection, control systems, and the miniaturization of robotics for extreme environments. Dr. Flessa’s most significant contribution lies in advancing inverse simulation as a novel tool for fault detection and isolation in planetary rovers—a technique that promises to revolutionize how autonomous systems diagnose failures millions of kilometers from Earth. Her foundational 2017 paper comparing this method to traditional model-based approaches (6 citations) has become a key reference for researchers seeking more reliable space robotics. In parallel, her work on miniaturization and micro/nanotechnology (2012, 6 citations) addresses the unique constraints of space hardware, while her design of control systems for tunneling robots (2019) demonstrates the terrestrial applications of her expertise. Through these contributions, Dr. Flessa has established herself as a vital voice in creating resilient, autonomous robots capable of operating in the most unforgiving environments—from the subterranean depths of Earth to the dusty plains of Mars.
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Top Papers
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- 2Miniaturization and Micro/Nanotechnology in Space Robotics6 citations · 2012
- 3Design and Implementation of a Control System for a Tunneling Robot3 citations · 2019
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