Matteo Bertolino
Télécom Paris, Laboratoire Traitement et Communication de l’Information
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3
Total Citations
14
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About
Matteo Bertolino is a researcher at the forefront of applying advanced robotics and simulation technologies to disaster management. His work centers on developing and validating autonomous intervention systems that can operate in the hazardous, unpredictable environments typical of natural or man-made catastrophes. Bertolino’s major contribution lies in his pioneering use of 3D simulation as a robust, safe, and repeatable platform for assessing and validating robot behavior before real-world deployment. His most-cited paper, "Towards 3D Simulation for Disaster Intervention Robot Behaviour Assessment" (2020, 9 citations), establishes a foundational methodology for this approach, demonstrating how simulation can improve disaster management strategies by allowing rescue teams to test autonomous systems in complex, inaccessible, or dangerous scenarios. This work is complemented by his subsequent studies on validating system architectures and developing advanced simulation interfaces, which together form a coherent body of research. By shifting the testing of critical rescue robots from the field to high-fidelity virtual environments, Bertolino is directly enhancing the reliability and safety of disaster response, making a significant impact on the future of emergency robotics.
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- 3Advanced Robot 3D Simulation Interface for Disaster Management2 citations · 2019