Valerio Brunacci
Papers
6
Total Citations
72
H-Index
3
About
Valerio Brunacci is a researcher advancing the frontier of relative localization in multi-robot systems, with a primary focus on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. His work addresses the critical challenge of enabling robots to determine their positions in GPS-denied or infrastructure-limited environments. Brunacci's most significant contribution is the development and analysis of a UWB-based relative localization system, detailed in his 2023 paper which has garnered 41 citations. This work provides both a practical implementation and a theoretical framework for estimating 2D positions within a wireless network. He has further strengthened this foundation by exploring sensor fusion, combining UWB with magnetic ranging systems for more robust positioning (17 citations), and integrating Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enhance cooperative localization. Brunacci’s research is notable for its hands-on, experimental approach, including direct comparisons of UWB and magnetic ranging in real-world robotics applications. His recent work also extends into the challenging domain of underground positioning, surveying technologies for soil pollution mapping. Through his focus on infrastructure-less and cooperative systems, Brunacci is enabling more resilient and autonomous robotic teams for applications ranging from search-and-rescue to environmental monitoring.
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Top Papers
- 1Development and Analysis of a UWB Relative Localization System41 citations · 2023
- 2Fusion of UWB and Magnetic Ranging Systems for Robust Positioning17 citations · 2023
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- 4Infrastructure-less UWB-based Active Relative Localization3 citations · 2024
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- 6A survey on inline soil pollution measurement and mapping technologies1 citations · 2025