Vassilia Costarides

Institute of Communication and Computer Systems

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Vassilia Costarides is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of healthcare logistics and autonomous robotics, with a focus on translating laboratory innovations into real-world clinical adoption. Her most recognized work, the "ENDORSE Concept" (2019, 3 citations), addresses a critical bottleneck in medical robotics: despite high commercial potential, mobile robot solutions in hospitals have failed to achieve widespread market acceptance. Costarides’ major contribution lies in identifying and systematically dismantling the barriers to deployment—specifically through four innovation pillars that eliminate the need for costly infrastructure modifications. By prioritizing infrastructure-less multi-robot coordination, her research bridges the gap between technical feasibility and practical hospital integration. While her citation count reflects the niche, early-stage nature of this work, its conceptual framework has informed subsequent studies on human-robot interaction and workflow integration in clinical settings. Costarides’ approach is notable for its emphasis on economic viability and user-centered design, making her a key voice in the push toward scalable, commercially sustainable healthcare robotics. Her work serves as a critical foundation for students and researchers aiming to move robotic systems from controlled labs into dynamic, resource-constrained hospital environments.