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Antonio Qualtieri is a leading figure in bioinspired robotics and flexible microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), with a career dedicated to endowing robots with the sensory capabilities found in nature. His research primarily focuses on artificial lateral line systems for underwater robots, mimicking the flow-sensing abilities of fish to enable navigation and obstacle avoidance without vision. Qualtieri’s major contributions include the development of the "FILOSE for Svenning" robot, a pioneering bioinspired platform that integrates flow sensors for real-time hydrodynamic measurement, cited over 74 times for its impact on alternative propulsion and sensing paradigms. He has also advanced the use of nitride-based materials, such as aluminum nitride and silicon nitride, for flexible MEMS tactile and flow sensors, a review of which has garnered 50 citations for its insights into low-energy, compliant devices for robotics. His work on a real-time capable artificial lateral line system, with 28 citations, demonstrates a linear array of miniaturized sensors for high-resolution freestream flow measurements. Through these achievements, Qualtieri has established himself as a key innovator in merging materials science with biomimetic design, offering transformative solutions for autonomous underwater and aerial vehicles.