Neville I. Marzwell
California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Papers
7
Total Citations
62
H-Index
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About
Neville I. Marzwell is a pioneering figure in space robotics and wireless power transmission, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we approach automation in extreme environments. His research spans three critical domains: fault-tolerant robotic systems for space applications, millimeter-wave wireless power transfer, and advanced surface processing technologies. Marzwell’s most impactful contribution is his development of compact millimeter-wave wireless power transfer systems for space applications (18 citations), enabling on-demand power delivery for lunar surface operations—a technology now considered essential for sustained off-world habitats. He also designed a groundbreaking fault-tolerant intelligent robotic controller (18 citations) that integrates system-level hardware/software redundancy with task-level handling, achieving unprecedented reliability for critical space and commercial missions. As a founding force behind the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) in Hawai‘i, Marzwell established a simulated lunar settlement that serves as a living laboratory for developing technologies essential for human presence on the Moon and Mars. His work on force-controllable macro-micro manipulators (6 citations) also advanced medical robotics, demonstrating the cross-disciplinary impact of his engineering vision.
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Top Papers
- 1Millimeter-wave wireless power transfer technology for space applications18 citations · 2008
- 2Fault-tolerant robotic system for critical applications18 citations · 2002
- 3Residue detection for real-time removal of paint from metallic surfaces8 citations · 2001
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