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Mirco Vangi is a robotics researcher whose work bridges the critical gap between assistive medical devices and autonomous underwater systems. His primary research areas include mechatronics, human-robot interaction, and autonomous navigation, with a particular focus on developing intelligent control systems for both rehabilitation and underwater exploration. Vangi’s most impactful contribution is his work on enhancing surface electromyography (sEMG)-based finger motion prediction, where he developed a CNN-LSTM regressor for controlling hand exoskeletons. This study, which has garnered 16 citations since 2023, addresses the growing need for low-cost wearable solutions for individuals with disabilities. In the underwater domain, Vangi has made notable contributions to navigation and control systems for reconfigurable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), enabling them to perform inspection, free-floating intervention, and survey tasks. His leadership of the UNIFI Robotics Team in the RAMI 2023 competition with the FeelHippo AUV demonstrates his commitment to practical, real-world testing of underwater technologies. Vangi’s work is characterized by its dual focus on improving human quality of life through assistive robotics and advancing autonomous systems for challenging underwater environments.