Sara Aldhaheri

Technology Innovation Institute, University College London

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Sara Aldhaheri is a rising leader in underwater robotics, whose work is pushing the boundaries of autonomous systems in one of the most challenging environments on Earth. Her research focuses on underwater manipulation, perception, and human-robot interaction, addressing the critical technical hurdles that prevent autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) from performing complex intervention tasks. Her most cited work, "Underwater Robot Manipulation: Advances, Challenges and Prospective Ventures" (2022, 39 citations), provides a comprehensive roadmap for the field, analyzing how I-AUVs can maintain stability and precision despite currents and waves. She has also made significant contributions to underwater computer vision, developing model-based methods for 6D pose estimation from RGB data (2023, 11 citations), a crucial capability for tracking and intervention in low-visibility, light-scattering conditions. Aldhaheri’s impact extends to simulation and human-swarm interaction, with recent reviews on underwater robotic simulators (2025) and human-robot interaction (2024) helping to shape the next generation of marine autonomous systems. Her work is foundational for students and researchers aiming to develop robust, real-world underwater robots capable of exploration, inspection, and maintenance.