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Valerio Schelbert is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on developing novel robotic platforms for extreme and challenging environments, particularly in space and industrial settings. His major contributions center on the design, control, and deployment of legged robots capable of navigating low-gravity celestial bodies and vertical ferromagnetic surfaces. Schelbert is the lead author of "SpaceHopper: A Small-Scale Legged Robot for Exploring Low-Gravity Celestial Bodies" (2024, 11 citations), which introduces a three-legged, 5.2 kg robot designed for asteroid and moon exploration using space-qualifiable components. This work addresses the unique locomotion challenges of microgravity, demonstrating innovative hopping and stabilization controls. He also contributed to "Magnecko: Design and Control of a Quadrupedal Magnetic Climbing Robot" (2024, 2 citations), showcasing his versatility in magnetic adhesion for industrial inspection. Schelbert’s research bridges the gap between terrestrial robotics and space exploration, with SpaceHopper representing a significant step toward autonomous, small-scale planetary rovers. His achievements highlight a commitment to pushing the boundaries of robotic mobility, making him a promising figure in the field of extreme-environment robotics.