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L. Gualdesi is a leading figure in the field of marine robotics, with a focused expertise in developing low-cost autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technologies for cultural heritage preservation. His most significant contribution is his leadership and research within the ARchaeological RObot systems for the World's Seas (ARROWS) EU Project. This initiative, detailed in his highly cited 2015 paper (75 citations), proposed a groundbreaking methodology to adapt and develop affordable AUVs, aiming to drastically reduce the operational costs of underwater archaeological campaigns. By covering the full extent of archaeological missions, from survey to intervention, Gualdesi’s work directly addresses a critical bottleneck in maritime archaeology. His continued impact is evidenced by a subsequent 2018 paper (18 citations) presented at the Florence Heri-Tech conference, which further refined these robotic technologies. Through the ARROWS project, Gualdesi has not only advanced the field of underwater robotics but has also democratized access to deep-sea exploration, enabling archaeologists to uncover and protect submerged heritage that was previously financially or technically out of reach.