Research (ADAMS©)

The Advanced Design and Mechatronics Systems (ADAMS) research group is committed to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating solutions in Bionic Robotics and Industrial Robotics for both Space (Orbital & Planetary) and Earth (Aquatic, Land, Aerial) applications, aligned with the international standards ISO 23835, ISO 14619, and ISO/TC 299. Also, German VDI standards for mechanical and mechatronic design, and NASA’s Design Thinking methodology. Inspired by these rigorous engineering principles, I created BEAM-D (Biomimetic Engineering and Aerospace Mechatronics Design), a design methodology for aerospace robotics that integrates advanced multidisciplinary approaches with design-driven technology deployment strategies.

Our research follows the guidelines of:

UNOOSA, AIAA, IAF, IEEE AES

IFToMM, ASTM, TRL
IFR, ASME DED, IEEE RAS

BIOMIMICRY Institute,
ASME BID, IEEE EMBS, IFMBE

At its core, my research program advances Robotics and Advanced Design Methods, including: (i) Multi-Domain Robotics and (ii) Biomedical Robotics, with emphasis on design, fabrication and integration of robotic systems with rigid and compliant mechanical structures. Design-driven Mechatronics Engineering, includes serial and parallel manipulators, mobile platforms with diverse actuation mechanisms, digital twins (supported by generative design), simulation methods such as DEM–FEA interactions, and material selection strategies for high-performance robotic systems.

The fundamental research areas lie in: mechanical and mechatronics design, as well as manufacturing and product development.

CORE RESEARCH FRAMEWORK:

Mechanisms and Robotics (MAR)

It covers the analysis, synthesis, optimization, and experimental validation of mechanical systems and robotic architectures that govern motion and force transmission.

Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines: rigid/flexible multi-body systems and morphogeometry.
Robotic Mechanisms and Materials: manipulators and mobile robots.
Experimental Mechanics & Prototyping: validation of models through CAD/CAE/CAM simulation.

Sources: [ASME MAR]

Design Theory and Methodology (DTM)

It covers the development of new design methods and understanding the human factors involved in the design process. It aims to improve design creativity, efficiency, and success rates by studying topics such as design fixation, creativity, predictive models, and the behavior of designers.

Design Thinking.
Design Standardization.
Development of Methods.
Validation of Design Processes.
Biomimetic and Bio-inspired Design.
Interdisciplinary Creativity Approach.

Sources: [ASME DTM]

Design Automation (DA)

It covers the application of computational methods and tools to automate aspects of the engineering design process. It utilizes computational tools to enhance and automate the development of products and systems, from initial conception to detailed design.

Artificial Intelligence in Design.
Design for subtractive/additive manufacturing.
Design optimization and numerical methods.
Computer-aided design (CAD/CAM) systems.
Finite element method (FEM) - analysis (FEA).

Sources: [ASME DA]

Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle (DFMLC)

It covers methodologies that promote Design for X (DfX), optimizing product development from initial manufacturing and assembly through its entire lifespan, including sustainable design, lifecycle management, and circular product concepts. This approach integrates manufacturing and lifecycle considerations early in the design phase to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.

Sustainable Design.
Circular Product Design.
Design for Assembly (DFA).
Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
Product Life Cycle Management (PLM).

Sources: [ASME DFMLC]

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