Papers
16
Total Citations
372
H-Index
12
About
Francesco Corucci is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work sits at the fascinating intersection of soft robotics, evolutionary computation, and biologically-inspired systems. Drawing deep inspiration from cephalopods — particularly octopuses — Corucci has made substantial contributions to our understanding of underwater locomotion and the design of soft-bodied robotic systems. His most cited work, "Dynamics of Underwater Legged Locomotion" (2015, 87 citations), established critical modeling frameworks for octopus-inspired robots capable of navigating complex aquatic environments. Complementing this, his research on hybrid parameter identification of multi-modal soft robots (52 citations) demonstrated how structural flexibility in rubber-like materials can be harnessed as a functional design principle rather than an engineering challenge. A distinctive hallmark of Corucci's research is his innovative application of evolutionary algorithms to robot morphology and behavior, enabling autonomous discovery of gaits, body plans, and adaptive strategies without exhaustive human-guided design. His explorations of morphological computation — the idea that a robot's physical body can itself perform meaningful computation — have advanced theoretical understanding of how intelligence emerges in embodied systems. With over 300 cumulative citations, Corucci's work offers invaluable insights for researchers studying robotics, artificial life, and adaptive behavior in biological and synthetic organisms alike.
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- 2Hybrid parameter identification of a multi-modal underwater soft robot52 citations · 2017
- 3Novelty-Based Evolutionary Design of Morphing Underwater Robots33 citations · 2015
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- 8Bipedal Walking of an Octopus-Inspired Robot17 citations · 2014
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- 10Morphosis—Taking Morphological Computation to the Next Level15 citations · 2016