Samuele Martelli

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Samuele Martelli is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, computer vision, and industrial automation, with a primary focus on developing intelligent inspection systems for confined and hazardous environments. His most notable contribution is the pioneering work on "Deep Endoscope" (2018, 27 citations), which introduced the first autonomous endoscope capable of navigating and visually inspecting ducts as narrow as 6 mm in diameter. This system, co-designed with an avionic industry partner, represents a major leap from manual borescope inspections to fully autonomous, AI-driven diagnostics. By integrating deep learning for real-time defect detection, Martelli’s work directly addresses critical safety and maintenance challenges in aerospace manufacturing. His research has laid the groundwork for next-generation non-destructive testing, reducing human error and downtime. With growing citation impact, Martelli is recognized for translating complex robotic perception algorithms into practical, high-stakes industrial solutions, making him a key figure in the evolution of smart manufacturing and predictive maintenance.