Laura Poggi

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Laura Poggi is a leading researcher in the application of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) to maritime engineering, with a specific focus on ship structural integrity and inspection. Her work addresses the critical challenge of making ship surveys—traditionally hazardous, expensive, and human-dependent—safer and more efficient. Poggi’s major contributions lie in defining the technical and regulatory frameworks needed to integrate robotic inspection into the shipping industry. Her most cited paper, "Recent developments in remote inspections of ship structures" (2020, 34 citations), explores the potential and pitfalls of RAS adoption, while her follow-up work, "Robotic inspection of ships: inherent challenges and assessment of their effectiveness" (2020, 17 citations), systematically evaluates the performance and limitations of these technologies. Through the ROBINS project, she has helped bridge the gap between current manual practices and available robotic solutions, paving the way for safer, more reliable structural maintenance. With a growing body of work that directly impacts industry standards, Poggi is a key voice in the transition toward autonomous maritime operations.