Dario Lodi Rizzini

Dario Lodi Rizzini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, where he conducts research and teaching in robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems. He has held academic positions including Research Assistant (2015–2020) and Assistant Professor (2021–2023) before becoming Associate Professor. His work spans industrial, agricultural, and underwater robotics applications.

Research Interests:

• Localization, Mapping, and Navigation (SLAM) for mobile robots
• 3D perception and point cloud processing
• Robot manipulation and grasping
• Perception-aware control and pose estimation
• Applications in industrial automation, precision agriculture, and underwater intervention

His recent publications show a strong trend in geometric algorithms for rotation and point cloud registration, particularly using the Angular Radon Spectrum, as well as practical deployments in warehouse automation and agricultural robotics. He has developed scalable systems for variable-rate irrigation and industrial depalletizing, demonstrating real-world impact.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Team leader of the University of Parma team that won Sick Robot Day in 2012 and 2014
• Active IEEE member with publications in top-tier journals including IEEE Transactions on Robotics, IEEE RA-L, and IEEE ICRA/IROS

Advising and Grants:
Dario Lodi Rizzini has mentored numerous PhD students and postdocs, including Riccardo Monica, Ernesto Fontana, and Asad Ullah Khan. He has collaborated on multiple industrial and national research projects focusing on robotics in agriculture, warehouse automation, and underwater intervention, including the Italian MARIS project on underwater robotics.

Labs and Teams:
He is a key member of the Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab (RIMLab) at the University of Parma, contributing to research in autonomous systems, perception, and manipulation. He has led teams in robotic competitions and collaborative industrial projects.