Fausto Ferreira
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, University of Zagreb, University of Aveiro, University of Coimbra, Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering, Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais, Heriot-Watt University, NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation, Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers, National Research Council
Papers
42
Total Citations
628
H-Index
12
About
Fausto Ferreira is a distinguished researcher in marine and autonomous robotics, whose work spans underwater systems, robot simulation, multi-robot exploration, and robotics competitions. His most influential contribution, "Underwater Robots: From Remotely Operated Vehicles to Intervention-Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" (2019, 245 citations), offers a comprehensive survey of the evolution of subsea robotic systems, bridging the gap between tethered ROVs and fully autonomous intervention vehicles. This work has become a foundational reference for researchers and engineers working in subsea technology. Ferreira has also made significant contributions to marine robotics simulation, developing MARUS — the Marine Robotics Unity Simulator — which addresses critical gaps in visual fidelity and human-robot interaction for at-sea environments. His earlier work on multi-robot exploration and T-SLAM advanced techniques for autonomous mapping and localization in large, unknown environments. A recurring theme in his career is the promotion of real-world robotics competitions as educational and research accelerators. Through his involvement with SAUC-E and euRathlon — landmark European multi-domain search and rescue challenges — Ferreira has helped train new generations of marine engineers. His research into regulatory frameworks for autonomous surface vehicles further demonstrates a holistic approach to advancing marine autonomy responsibly and practically.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2MARUS - A Marine Robotics Simulator32 citations · 2022
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9Marine Robotics Competitions: a Survey14 citations · 2020
- 10Current Regulatory Issues in the Usage of Autonomous Surface Vehicles13 citations · 2018