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Fabio Bartolini is a leading researcher in marine robotics, specializing in the design and development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for cultural heritage preservation. His work centers on creating modular, low-cost robotic platforms capable of exploring and documenting underwater archaeological sites. Bartolini’s most significant contribution is the MARTA (MArine Robotic Tool for Archaeology) AUV, developed under the European FP7 ARROWS project. This small, modular vehicle was engineered to operate in shallow, hazardous waters where traditional divers cannot safely work, enabling systematic surveys of submerged ruins and artifacts. His 2014 paper on preliminary AUV propulsion design has garnered 80 citations, reflecting its foundational role in the field, while his 2015 work on MARTA’s modular architecture has been cited 35 times. Bartolini’s research integrates mechatronics, dynamic modeling, and rapid prototyping to produce field-ready systems. His work with the THESAURUS and ARROWS projects has advanced swarm robotics for underwater exploration, directly supporting the documentation and protection of the world’s underwater cultural heritage.