Alessandro Marroni
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86
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About
Alessandro Marroni is a leading figure in underwater robotics and human-robot interaction, best known for his pioneering work on the Cognitive Autonomous Diving Buddy (CADDY) project. His research focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems—specifically autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs)—to enhance diver safety and performance in hazardous marine environments. Marroni’s major contribution is the design and validation of a multi-robot system that replaces a human buddy diver, providing real-time monitoring, assistance, and cooperative behaviors. His most cited paper, “CADDY—Cognitive Autonomous Diving Buddy: Two Years of Underwater Human-Robot Interaction” (29 citations), along with subsequent validation trials (24 and 17 citations), demonstrates the system’s evolution from concept to successful field tests. These works collectively showcase his impact in advancing autonomous underwater assistance, with the CADDY project funded by the European Commission’s FP7 program. Marroni’s achievements include leading multi-year trials that proved the feasibility of cognitive robotic diving buddies, making him a key innovator in marine robotics and human-robot teaming.
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- 2CADDY project, year 3: The final validation trials24 citations · 2017
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