Salvatore Bruno

About

Salvatore Bruno is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, civil engineering, and sustainable infrastructure. His work centers on developing autonomous systems for road maintenance, with a particular focus on pothole detection and repair. Bruno’s major contributions include creating a low-cost, robotized system that uses Raspberry Pi-based photogrammetry for 3D pothole reconstruction and mapping—a methodology that has garnered 20 citations for its practical, high-performance approach to urban road monitoring. As a key contributor to the Horizon 2020 InfraROB project, he has advanced a compact autonomous vehicle equipped with a 3D printer that extrudes a novel cold-asphalt mixture for on-site pothole repair, demonstrating a tangible step toward fully automated road maintenance. His research also extends to eco-efficient asphalt recycling for cycling paths, aligning with EU climate goals. With cumulative citations of over 30 across his most-cited works, Bruno’s innovations are shaping the future of smart, sustainable infrastructure. His work not only enhances road safety but also offers scalable solutions for municipalities worldwide, making him a notable figure in applied robotics and civil engineering.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   A Robotized Raspberry-Based System for Pothole 3D Reconstruction and Mapping

   20 citations · 2023
2. 2
   A Small Robot to Repair Asphalt Road Potholes

   5 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Eco-efficient asphalt recycling for urban slow mobility

   3 citations · 2024
4. 4
   Innovative Road Repair: Pothole Maintenance through Advanced Robotic Systems

   2 citations · 2025
5. 5
   Maintenance and Safety of the Road Infrastructure by a New Robotised System for Pothole Repair

   1 citations · 2025

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