Papers
48
Total Citations
619
H-Index
16
About
Dimitrios Giakoumis is a robotics researcher whose work spans agricultural robotics, human-robot collaboration, and autonomous navigation. His most significant contribution is a landmark 2023 survey on robotic harvesting systems, which has already accumulated 86 citations and serves as a definitive reference for the field, encompassing both research prototypes and commercial agricultural robots. His research addresses some of the most pressing challenges in modern robotics: enabling machines to work safely alongside humans through innovative Augmented Reality interfaces, developing socially-aware navigation systems that account for human presence, and advancing autonomous agricultural platforms capable of long-term field deployment. Giakoumis has demonstrated notable breadth across domains, contributing to underground 3D mapping using ground-penetrating radar, autonomous pallet-handling AGVs for industrial environments, and assistive robotics for elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairments through the RAMCIP project. His 2022 analysis of driverless last-mile delivery challenges further reflects his interest in practical, real-world robotic deployment. With over 300 cumulative citations across his top papers, his research consistently bridges theoretical innovation and applied robotics, making him a valuable voice for students and practitioners interested in intelligent autonomous systems across agriculture, industry, and human-centered environments.
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Top Papers
- 1A Survey of Robotic Harvesting Systems and Enabling Technologies86 citations · 2023
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- 73D Underground Mapping with a Mobile Robot and a GPR Antenna25 citations · 2018
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