Raffele Esposito

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Raffaele Esposito is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on autonomous navigation and human-robot interaction, particularly in the context of service robots operating across complex, mixed environments. His most-cited paper, "Robotic delivery service in combined outdoor–indoor environments: technical analysis and user evaluation" (2018, 23 citations), addresses a critical challenge in last-mile logistics: enabling robots to seamlessly transition between outdoor and indoor spaces while maintaining reliable performance and user trust. This work integrates technical system design—including localization, mapping, and obstacle avoidance—with rigorous user studies, offering both a practical blueprint for deployment and insights into human acceptance of autonomous delivery. Esposito’s contributions are significant for advancing real-world applications of mobile robotics, bridging the gap between laboratory prototypes and functional services. His research has been cited by peers working on multi-environment navigation, social robotics, and service automation, underscoring its relevance to both engineering and human factors. By combining technical analysis with user evaluation, Esposito exemplifies a holistic approach to robotics, making his work a valuable reference for students and researchers aiming to build robots that are not only capable but also welcomed in daily life.