Simone Garbin

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Simone Garbin is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, building information modeling (BIM), and construction automation. Their work centers on developing intelligent robotic systems that can operate safely and autonomously within complex, unstructured built environments. Garbin’s most significant contribution is the BALTO system, a BIM-integrated mobile robot manipulator designed for precise, autonomous disinfection in buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This work, which has garnered 10 citations, directly addressed the urgent need for safe, non-expert-deployable sanitation solutions. More recently, Garbin has advanced the field of construction robotics by proposing a facilitated robot programming approach that leverages BIM data, moving beyond rigid, code-dependent methods to enable more intuitive and adaptable robotic operations on dynamic construction sites. This innovation, published in 2024, promises to lower the barrier for non-expert operators to deploy robots in real-world construction tasks. Through these contributions, Garbin is helping to shape a future where robots are seamlessly integrated into building lifecycle management, from construction to maintenance and public health safety.