The webinar ‘Intelligent Maritime Robotics: advanced systems for the future of underwater exploration’ explores the latest research and innovation in maritime robotics. Organised by the Innovation Hub in Robotics at the University of Genoa (IT), it features leading experts from Ulysseus European University Alliance.

From autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to cooperative robotic systems and resilient maritime control strategies, our speakers will share cutting-edge developments and insights into the technologies shaping the future of marine operations.

The session will feature presentations and discussions on:

• Innovations in autonomous underwater vehicles

• AI-driven navigation and data processing

• Cross-institutional research and collaboration opportunities

Programme

Welcome and Introduction

· IPO presentation of Ulysseus Funding Opportunities and Horizon Europe calls Presentation by Adil Bakayan (IPO Coordinator, Ulysseus European University)

· Prof. Enrico Simetti – University of Genoa (UniGe)
Expert in marine robotics, real-time control, and advanced autonomy for AUVs and remotely operated systems.

· Prof. José María Maestre Torreblanca – University of Seville (USE)
Researcher in cooperative and networked control systems with a focus on intelligent marine robotics and multi-agent coordination.

· Dr. Sergio Toral – University of Seville (USE)
Specialist in cooperative deployment of fleets of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) and in the development of path planning methods using deep reinforcement learning.

· Dr. Thanh Phuong Nguyen – Université Côte d’Azur (UniCA)
Researcher in adaptive systems and robotic intelligence, with interests in multi-agent systems, distributed control, and decision-making under uncertainty.

Panel discussion and Q&A. Ending of the event

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