Lecture: Underwater Robotics - Engineering the Future of Aquatic Exploration
Guest Lecturer: Professor Benedetto Allotta, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
Exploring the Depths: How Robotics is Expanding the Frontiers of Underwater Research
The Institute of Advanced Studies is honored to welcome Professor Benedetto Allotta, Professor of Robotics and Mechanism Design at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy, as part of the as part of the Lowy Distinguished Guest Professors series 2025–2026.
In this lecture, titled “Underwater Robotics Research at the University of Florence”, Professor Allotta will present his lab’s pioneering research on underwater robotic systems. Attendees will discover how advanced engineering solutions are enabling precise navigation, exploration, and intervention in aquatic environments, combining innovation with real-world operational challenges.
Monday, 17 November 2025, 14:00
Where: Room 206, Wolfson Building
Light refreshments will be served before the lecture.
The lecture will be conducted in English and is open to the public.
