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Alessandro Ridolfi is an Italian robotics researcher whose work spans two remarkably distinct yet equally impactful domains: autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and robotic rehabilitation engineering. Based at the University of Florence's Department of Industrial Engineering, Ridolfi has established himself as a leading figure in both marine robotics and assistive technologies, accumulating over 680 citations across his most influential works. In the field of marine robotics, Ridolfi has made foundational contributions to AUV navigation, developing sophisticated sensor fusion algorithms including Unscented Kalman Filter-based systems for attitude estimation and sea current compensation — work that has collectively garnered over 300 citations. His involvement in high-profile projects such as THESAURUS and the EU-funded ARROWS initiative demonstrates his commitment to applying autonomous underwater robotics to real-world archaeological exploration, bridging cutting-edge engineering with cultural heritage preservation. Equally impressive is his contribution to rehabilitation robotics. Ridolfi has pioneered innovative hand exoskeleton designs, including the pneumatic AirExGlove and novel series elastic transmission systems, advancing post-stroke rehabilitation through adaptive, patient-friendly technologies. His 2022 work on variable admittance control for virtual reality-based rehabilitation reflects his forward-thinking integration of robotics with emerging therapeutic paradigms, cementing his reputation as a versatile and impactful engineer.