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Daniele Bertin is a robotics researcher whose work bridges the critical gap between theoretical design and real-world deployment, with a primary focus on search and rescue robotics and marine automation. His most influential contribution, the 2017 book *Search and Rescue Robotics - From Theory to Practice* (34 citations), stands as a comprehensive guide that has helped shape the field, offering practitioners and researchers a structured pathway from conceptual frameworks to operational systems. Building on this foundation, Bertin has recently pioneered innovative solutions for challenging maritime environments. His ongoing work on an underactuated cable-driven parallel robot (4 citations in both 2023 and 2024) addresses the complex problem of automated launch and recovery operations from vessels subject to sea-induced motions. This system represents a significant step forward in making marine operations safer and more reliable, particularly in rough conditions where human intervention is dangerous. Bertin’s research trajectory demonstrates a clear commitment to developing robust, practical robotic systems that operate effectively in unstructured and hazardous environments, from disaster zones to open seas.