V. C. Finotto
Czech Technical University in Prague, Universidade Politecnica
Papers
4
Total Citations
37
H-Index
3
About
V. C. Finotto’s research focuses on the intersection of robotics, mechatronics, and power distribution systems, with a primary goal of improving safety and efficiency in high-risk maintenance operations. Their most impactful work centers on developing robotic solutions for overhead distribution power line inspection and maintenance, addressing the dangerous and costly nature of traditional manual methods. Finotto’s 2012 paper on a pole-type robot for distribution line inspection (14 citations) and their earlier 2010 study on applying robotics to improve work conditions (11 citations) are foundational contributions, demonstrating how mechatronic systems can reduce human exposure to electrical hazards. Their 2008 paper on safety improvement through robotics (9 citations) further solidifies their role in advancing ergonomic and automated approaches for utility maintenance. Finotto also explored computational design methods, as seen in their work on fuzzy-genetic systems for cable-truss optimization (3 citations). Through collaborations between CPFL Paulista Power & Light Company and the University of São Paulo, Finotto has helped pioneer practical robotic interventions that enhance worker safety and operational reliability in power distribution networks.
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- 1Pole type robot for distribution power line inspection14 citations · 2012
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