Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Yannis Handanos is a researcher specializing in robotics, autonomous systems, and infrastructure maintenance, with a particular focus on applying cutting-edge robotic technologies to the challenges of road infrastructure upkeep and repair. His most recognized contribution is his involvement in the HERON Project, a pioneering initiative exploring how robotic systems can transform the maintenance and upgrading of road infrastructure — one of society's most critical public assets. This work, published in 2022, has garnered 27 citations, reflecting its significant resonance within the robotics and civil engineering communities. Handanos has further extended this research agenda with a dedicated book chapter published in 2024, examining robotics-enabled roadwork maintenance and presenting advanced engineering solutions for interconnected infrastructure management systems. His work addresses a pressing real-world need: roads are fundamental to economic development, public health, and social connectivity, yet their maintenance remains labor-intensive and hazardous. By bridging the fields of robotics and infrastructure engineering, Handanos contributes to a vision of safer, more efficient, and technologically empowered road maintenance practices, positioning himself as an emerging voice in the application of autonomous systems to civil infrastructure challenges.