Universities
We believe true innovation emerges from the synergy of industry expertise, research, education and market application.
That’s why we have established strong and lasting collaborations between Italy’s leading universities specializing in the maritime sector and its strategic areas.
These partnerships are designed to bridge applied research with the practical challenges of the yachting industry and beyond—creating fertile ground where technological innovation meets sustainability, advanced measurement, and data intelligence.
Together with our academic partners and our Scientific Committee, we work to develop cutting-edge projects that enhance existing systems and sensors, and introduce intelligent, predictive control solutions.
We foster the digital transformation of the entire yacht lifecycle, paving the way for the first AI Assistance.
Projects & Publications
Beyond research and innovation, these collaborations also create tangible opportunities for students and young researchers through thesis projects, scholarships, PhD programs, internships, and placements.
With the University of Pisa — in particular, the Department of Engineering — several projects are currently being developed on Node Technology.
Degree Thesis:
Student: Vocali, Francesco - Project: Progetto, Realizzazione e Sperimentazione di un DataLogger per Strumentazione Nautica Basato su Compact Flash Card
Student: Marraccini, Emanuele - Project: Sistema elettronico per l’acquisizione e la memorizzazione dei dati di bordo nel collaudo di uno yacht da crociera
Student: Fantechi, Gabriele - Project: Rete di sensori wireless per la misura dei bordi liberi su imbarcazioni da diporto
Student: Francia, Lidia - Project: Sistema elettronico di laboratorio per l'emulazione della strumentazione di uno yacht da diporto
Student: Milianò, Domenico - Project: Sviluppo di un sistema elettronico basato su tecnologia laser per la misura del bordo libero di una imbarcazione
Student: Sarti, Massimiliano - Project: Sviluppo di sistema elettronico di acquisizione da sensori di vibrazioni per applicazioni navali
Publications:
F. Baronti, G. Manni, E. Marraccini, G. Palamà, R. Roncella, and R. Saletti, “Monitoring system for the integrated acquisition of on-board sensor data in cruising motoryachts,” in 2010 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Vina del Mar, Chile: IEEE, Mar. 2010, pp. 252–258. doi: 10.1109/icit.2010.5472688.
F. Baronti, E. Marraccini, R. Roncella, R. Saletti, G. Manni, and G. Palamà, “Multi-sensor multi-protocol acquisition system for luxury-yacht production test and characterization,” in 2009 3rd International Conference on Signals, Circuits and Systems (SCS), Medenine, Tunisia: IEEE, Nov. 2009, pp. 1–6. doi: 10.1109/icscs.2009.5414188.
F. Baronti, G. Fantechi, R. Roncella, and R. Saletti, “Simultaneous multi-point measurement of yacht freeboards by means of a wireless sensor network,” in 2010 International Conference on Electronic Devices, Systems and Applications, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: IEEE, Apr. 2010, pp. 64–69. doi: 10.1109/icedsa.2010.5503100.
F. Baronti, G. Fantechi, R. Roncella, and R. Saletti, “Experimental validation of an automated system for measuring cruising yacht freeboards,” in 2010 IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, Austin, USA: IEEE, May 2010, pp. 402–406. doi: 10.1109/IMTC.2010.5488237.
F. Baronti, G. Fantechi, R. Roncella, and R. Saletti, “Wireless sensor network for the accurate measurement of yacht freeboards,” in 2010 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), Limerick, Ireland: IEEE, Feb. 2010, pp. 10–14. doi: 10.1109/sas.2010.5439419.
F. Baronti, G. Fantechi, R. Roncella, and R. Saletti, “A new and accurate system for measuring cruising yacht freeboards with magnetostrictive sensors,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 60, no. 5, pp. 1811–1819, May 2011, doi: 10.1109/tim.2011.2113050.
R. Saletti, S. Saponara, L. Fanucci, F. Baronti, R. Roncella, and P. Terreni, “Innovative electronic systems for vehicular and nautical applications,” in First Conference on Applications in Electronics Pervading Industry, Environment & Society (APPLEPIES ), Pisa, 2012, pp. 1–2. [Online]. Available: https://applepies.eu/2012/06/12/2012-edition/
F. Baronti, G. Fantechi, R. Roncella, and R. Saletti, “Wireless sensor node for surface seawater density measurements,” Sensors, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 2954–2968, Mar. 2012, doi: 10.3390/s120302954.
Workshops
Our Workshops are structured sessions dedicated to shipyards, project managers, fleet managers, and other key stakeholders.
In either one of two day programs, or through intensive courses, participants discover new ways to unlock insights that drive innovation and enhance their services.
From R&D initiatives to customized activities, our workshops provide a clear perspective on how processes and solutions can be refined and optimized using real data.
Professional Courses
As part of the SailADV Academy, the program also offers stand-alone courses, giving professionals the opportunity to explore the latest developments and practical applications of marine-grade Artificial Intelligence, while gaining the hands-on experience needed to directly translate innovation into practice.
