Simona Maccherini
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4
Total Citations
27
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About
Simona Maccherini is pioneering the use of robotics for ecological monitoring, with a specific focus on forest habitats protected under the European Union’s Habitats Directive. Her work centers on developing and validating robotic-assisted frameworks for standardized field surveys, replacing traditional manual methods with quadrupedal robots like ANYmal C, equipped with LiDAR and cameras. Her major contributions include the first structural survey of EU forest habitats using Robotically-mounted Mobile Laser Scanning (RMLS), a breakthrough that enables precise, repeatable assessments of habitat conservation status. Her most cited paper (10 citations) demonstrates how this technology can fulfill EU reporting mandates. She has also created critical labeled datasets for plant detection in Annex I habitats, supporting automated species identification. With papers published from 2023 to 2025, Maccherini’s work is rapidly gaining traction (over 27 total citations) and represents a transformative step toward scalable, objective habitat monitoring. Her research not only advances ecological science but also offers practical tools for policymakers and conservationists, making her a leading voice in the intersection of robotics and environmental stewardship.
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