Cassiano Rodrigues Neves

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Cassiano Rodrigues Neves is a leading researcher in underwater robotics and offshore structural inspection, with a focus on developing autonomous systems for the oil and gas industry. His work centers on the design and control of robotic platforms that navigate and inspect critical subsea infrastructure, such as risers, mooring lines, and umbilical cables, which are essential for deepwater petroleum exploration. In his landmark 2013 paper, *Development of an underwater riser inspection robot*, Neves introduced a multi-sensor robotic system capable of performing *in situ* nondestructive testing in aggressive marine environments, addressing failure risks from aging and corrosion. This work, cited 10 times, established a foundation for practical, field-ready inspection robots. His 2012 study, *Reconstruction of Riser Profiles by an Underwater Robot Using Inertial Navigation*, proposed a kinematic model and inertial localization architecture that enables robots to scroll along catenary risers while reconstructing their profiles—a key achievement for monitoring structural integrity. With these contributions, Neves has advanced the reliability and safety of offshore operations, demonstrating how robotics can mitigate human risk and enhance data accuracy in underwater inspection.