Research Projects
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CyberRunner
CyberRunner harnesses the latest advancements in model-based reinforcement learning. This involves the robot learning through experience, much like a human player. It captures observations and evaluates its performance through a camera, effectively serving as its "eyes" on the labyrinth. This continual acquisition of experience allows the robot to refine its understanding of the game mechanics, identifying more effective strategies and behaviors. More...
The Way of Water
The project features a fleet of 24 autonomous aquatic drones equipped with RGB lighting, water fountains, and mist generators. In December 2025, the drones performed synchronized choreographies at the historic Forte Marghera during the Time Space Existence exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Combining artistic expression with research in multi-agent systems and sustainable robotics, the installation explores new ways of engaging with water through technology. The Way of Water is led by Dr. Ing. Aswin Ramachandran under the direction of Professor Raffaello D’Andrea. More...
Active Fluid Control
Active control of fluid flows sits at the intersection of dynamical systems, learning, and real-world experimentation. We train reinforcement-learning agents directly on physical experiments, using rich, vision-based feedback to find high-performance control strategies in minutes. From there: new theory, algorithms, and benchmarks for AI-driven control of fluids. external page More...