Luca Morlando
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About
Luca Morlando is a leading researcher in autonomous maritime systems, specializing in the interoperability and cooperative autonomy of unmanned maritime vehicles (UMVs). His work addresses the critical challenge of enabling seamless collaboration between heterogeneous underwater and surface drones for complex naval missions. Morlando’s major contributions include pioneering the first in-field experiments demonstrating practical interoperability among diverse UMVs, a breakthrough captured in his most-cited paper (25 citations). He has also advanced the development of cooperative autonomy for underwater surveillance, notably through the CMRE ASW Multistatic Robotic Network, where his team’s results from the LCAS18 trial (14 citations) showcased how networked robots can achieve persistent monitoring at reduced costs. A key innovation is his work on hybrid acoustic-optical underwater communication networks (10 citations), which enables next-generation cooperative systems by combining multiple transmission modalities. Morlando’s research directly addresses the limitations of traditional manned assets, offering scalable, cost-effective solutions for defense and ocean exploration. His achievements include leading major field trials and contributing to the European EUMR project, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the transition toward fully autonomous maritime operations.
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