Gianluca Iaccarino

Papers

Total Citations

268

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About

Gianluca Iaccarino is a leading researcher in robotics and aerodynamics, with a focus on multi-modal locomotion and millimeter-scale systems. His work bridges the gap between bio-inspired design and advanced control, enabling robots to operate across diverse environments—from ground to air and water. A major contribution is his development of the "spinning-enabled wireless amphibious origami millirobot" (2022, 266 citations), a groundbreaking wireless device that integrates locomotion and functionality into a single origami structure, eliminating the need for separate components. This innovation holds transformative potential for biomedical applications, such as targeted drug delivery or minimally invasive surgery. More recently, Iaccarino has advanced the field of flying humanoid robots (2025, 2 citations), tackling the complex challenges of aerodynamic modeling and control to achieve stable flight. His work addresses critical gaps in robotics, such as the lack of compact, multifunctional designs and the difficulty of controlling aerial humanoids. With over 268 citations across his most-cited papers, Iaccarino’s research is shaping the future of versatile, adaptive robots, making him a key figure in the intersection of robotics, aerodynamics, and biomedical engineering.