MSc Thesis Programs: Maritime Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Robot Autonomy

We supervise MSc theses on maritime robotics, with a strong focus on autonomy and AI. Typical work includes designing algorithms, running simulations, testing on real data, and (when possible) field experiments.

Research areas

  1. Human–robot teaming and shared autonomy Interfaces and control methods that let a human and an autonomous system share decisions during a mission.

  2. Multi-robot collaboration Coordination and task allocation for teams of robots (for example, multiple AUVs working together).

  3. Mission and Path planning for long-duration missions Planning and replanning under constraints such as energy, currents, risk, uncertainty, and limited communication.

  4. Polar robotics Methods and system design for operating in cold, remote environments, including robustness and autonomy constraints.

  5. Quantum sensing and navigation Navigation and sensor fusion topics, including work with magnetometers and (where relevant) quantum or next-generation sensors.

Thesis projects with external partners (selected)

We also offer MSc thesis projects in collaboration with:

Erasmus opportunities Students can also apply for Erasmus exchanges. Current partners include:

How to apply For more details and to apply, feel free to contact Prof. Andrea Munafo at andrea.munafo@unipi.it.