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Maaten Furlong is a leading figure in marine robotics, whose work is driving the next generation of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). His research centers on the design, development, and deployment of advanced robotic systems for ocean exploration, with a particular focus on enhancing vehicle manoeuvrability and enabling long-endurance missions in extreme environments. Furlong’s major contributions include the creation of the Delphin2 AUV, a hover-capable torpedo-style vehicle that serves as a critical test bed for manoeuvring research, and the AURORA multi-sensor dataset, which provides a valuable resource for the robotic ocean exploration community. His work on the Oceanids programme has been instrumental in building next-generation maritime autonomous systems, while his leadership in the EU Marine Robots project has helped advance a pan-European research infrastructure network. With his most-cited papers accumulating over 60 citations, Furlong’s impact is evident in both the academic literature and the practical tools he has developed. His achievements are not only advancing the field of marine robotics but also paving the way for ambitious, long-range deployments that will transform our understanding of the ocean.