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Anthony Weir is a leading researcher in underwater robotics, with a focus on autonomous systems for inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) in challenging marine environments. His work centers on developing practical, low-cost robotic solutions for offshore wind farms, ship hull maintenance, and resident underwater vehicles. Weir’s major contributions include a vision-based localization system for resident underwater vehicles, demonstrated through offshore trials, which addresses the critical need for reliable navigation in dynamic underwater settings. He has also advanced robotic capabilities for offshore wind IMR tasks, and pioneered a start-to-finish approach for at-sea inspection and repair of damaged ship hulls using friction stir welding (FSW), a novel technique that enables in-water steel repairs. His most cited paper (19 citations) on vision-based localization highlights his impact, while his involvement in the EU-funded RESURGAM project underscores his leadership in collaborative, high-impact research. Weir’s work is instrumental in making underwater robotics more accessible, robust, and effective for commercial and industrial applications, bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and real-world deployment.