Andrea Berra
Aerial Robotics Engineer
Passionate about field robotics and creating robust, scalable solutions for industrial applications.
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A1/A3 & A2 Drone Pilot Certificate
EASASeptember 2025Obtained certification for Open Category drone flight operations under EASA regulations.
Professional Experience
Researcher
INRIA, Rennes, FranceJan 2025 - PresentDeveloping innovative aerial robotic platforms for industrial applications requiring physical interaction. My work involves designing, implementing, and optimizing a full software stack, from low-level control to high-level functionalities like GUI, control architecture, and system integration.
Marie-Curie Industrial PhD Student
CATEC Research Center, SevilleSept 2021 - Sept 2024Focused on developing robust localization and control algorithms for aerial manipulators, bridging academic research with practical industrial challenges to enhance autonomy and reliability in complex environments.
R&D Control Engineer
Alstom, Milan, ItalyJun 2020 - May 2021Contributed to the development of SIL2-compliant control algorithms for the tilting mechanisms of high-speed trains, ensuring safety, performance, and adherence to rigorous industry standards.
Education
PhD in Aerial Robotics
University of Seville2021 - PresentAs a PhD student, my research focuses on developing and optimizing algorithms for robust localization and control of aerial manipulators. I have gained extensive expertise in conducting rigorous field experiments in industrial settings to validate and improve system performance while contributing to multidisciplinary projects in robotics and automation.
Master's Degree, Automation & Control Engineering
Politecnico di Milano2017 - 2020Specialized in advanced robotics, automation systems, and control theory, culminating in a thesis that explored novel control strategies for airborne wind energy systems.
View ThesisBachelor's Degree, Automation Engineering
Politecnico di Milano2014 - 2017Established a strong foundation in the principles of control systems, electronics, and software engineering, preparing me for advanced studies and a career in automation.
Certifications
Remote Pilot Certificate – A1/A3 & A2
EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)2025EU-recognized certification for Open Category flight operations, including flights close to people (A2) and in low-risk areas (A1/A3), compliant with EASA regulations.
Projects
OmniQuad
An open-source omnidirectional quadrotor designed for Aerial Physical Interaction. Features 6-DoF motion, miniaturized haptic joystick, and 90% 3D-printed design. Fully integrated with PX4 and ROS2 for advanced autonomous capabilities.
Geometry-Informed Neural Network Target Localization
A lightweight, real-time target tracking system for circular objects for UAVs. Utilizing YOLO for object detection, GIN is optimized for low computational overhead, enabling deployment on resource-constrained onboard computers.