Anderson Brazil Nardin

Anderson B. Nardin is a robotics researcher and Senior Technician at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), working in the Soft BioRobotics Perception Laboratory. His research focuses on bioinspired and robotic systems, with particular interest in continuum manipulators, architected structures, simulation-driven design, sensorized actuators, digital twins, and robotic system integration.

He holds a Ph.D. in BioRobotics from Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies / IIT, with a thesis on advanced simulation approaches for architected structures-based continuum manipulators, and a Ph.D. in Space Engineering and Technology from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) / German Aerospace Center (DLR), focused on optimization in satellite berthing maneuvers with robotic manipulators. He also earned an M.S. in Space Engineering and Technology from INPE and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Electronics from the University Center of FEI (FEI).

His experience spans soft robotics, space robotics, finite element modeling, ROS/ROS 2 systems, sensor integration, hardware-in-the-loop validation, optimization, control systems, and robotic manipulator design. He has contributed to journal and conference publications in soft robotics, tactile sensing, robotic grippers, and space robotic systems.