T. Thomas Nicoletti is a researcher and technologist working at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and applied systems research, with experience across defense, healthcare, and aerospace-adjacent domains. He has worked closely with Carnegie Mellon University programs, including the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), supporting applied robotics, autonomy, and sensing initiatives focused on real-world deployment in complex environments. His work spans autonomous platforms, computer vision, and AI-enabled analytics for decision support, with an emphasis on translating advanced research into operational systems. He has also applied this technical foundation to space and aerospace research through participation in NASA-affiliated programs such as LSpace, contributing to mission-oriented studies, systems engineering concepts, and early-stage space commercialization and infrastructure discussions. Across these efforts, his focus is on bridging rigorous technical research and execution, supporting both technology maturation and workforce development in robotics and space-related fields.
