Jonathan Gelli

About

Jonathan Gelli is a robotics engineer whose work centers on the design and development of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for archaeological and industrial applications. His major contributions include the creation of MARTA (MArine Robotic Tool for Archaeology) and Zeno, compact AUVs designed for underwater cultural heritage surveying and monitoring. Gelli's most cited paper, "Preliminary design and fast prototyping of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle propulsion system" (2014, 80 citations), showcases his expertise in mechatronics and rapid prototyping. He has also contributed to the SUONO project, advancing underwater manipulation systems for subsea operations, and explored rehabilitation robotics through a 3D-printed hand exoskeleton. Gelli's work has been integral to European projects like THESAURUS and ARROWS, demonstrating his impact on underwater robotics for archaeological investigations. With a focus on modular, cost-effective designs, his research bridges engineering innovation and real-world applications, earning recognition in both academic and industrial circles.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Preliminary design and fast prototyping of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle propulsion system

   80 citations · 2014
2. 2
   Design of a modular Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for archaeological investigations

   35 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Design and Testing of a Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Archaeological Surveying and Monitoring

   9 citations · 2018
4. 4
   MARTA: an AUV for underwater cultural heritage

   4 citations · 2014
5. 5
   Advanced Underwater Manipulation Systems: an Overview of the SUONO Project

   3 citations · 2021
6. 6
   3D-Printing-Oriented Mechanical Redesign of a Hand Exoskeleton System for Rehabilitative Tasks

   2 citations · 2021

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