Luigi De Napoli
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Luigi De Napoli is a researcher specializing in human-robot interaction and augmented reality (AR) for underwater operations. His work focuses on enhancing the situational awareness of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilots, particularly during complex manipulation tasks in low-visibility environments. His most-cited paper, "Augmented reality visualization of scene depth for aiding ROV pilots in underwater manipulation" (2018, 30 citations), introduces a novel AR interface that overlays depth cues onto live video feeds, enabling pilots to perceive spatial relationships more accurately. This contribution addresses a critical bottleneck in underwater robotics—the lack of intuitive depth perception—and has implications for offshore energy, marine archaeology, and deep-sea exploration. De Napoli’s research bridges computer vision, user-centered design, and marine engineering, demonstrating how augmented reality can transform teleoperation in extreme environments. His work is widely cited by scholars developing assistive technologies for underwater vehicles and has been recognized for its practical impact on pilot training and mission efficiency.
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