Ingrid Bouwer Utne
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU Samfunnsforskning
Papers
8
Total Citations
156
H-Index
6
About
Ingrid Bouwer Utne is a leading researcher in the safety and risk management of autonomous marine systems. Her work focuses on the critical intersection of engineering, human factors, and organizational reliability in the operation of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and autonomous ships. Utne’s major contributions include developing pioneering risk management frameworks that address the unique challenges of autonomous operations, such as lack of operational experience and verification of safe performance. Her most cited paper, "Risk Management of Autonomous Marine Systems and Operations" (2017, 67 citations), clarifies and categorizes emerging risks in this domain. She has also advanced practical tools for underwater robotics, including safety envelopes, subsea traffic rules, and novel map representations like the polar map for efficient robotic inspection. Her recent work on Bayesian risk-based autonomy (2023) and holistic risk modeling for path planning (2024) demonstrates her ongoing leadership in integrating risk awareness directly into autonomous decision-making. With a career spanning foundational risk frameworks to cutting-edge AI-driven safety, Utne is a pivotal figure shaping the future of safe and reliable marine autonomy.
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Top Papers
- 1Risk Management of Autonomous Marine Systems and Operations67 citations · 2017
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- 8Holistic Risk Modeling and Path Planning for Marine Robotics3 citations · 2024