ABOUT US

DIANA, since 2008, has aimed to bring space robotics applications to Politecnico di Torino by developing and prototyping technology demonstrators of space rovers for astronauts’ assistance and support in future manned missions on other planets. The Team is a talent incubator: the students build advanced knowledge of robotics. They are put to the test in managing a complex and challenging project, gaining highly professionalized skills. All of this is possible through intense collaboration with many companies all around Piedmont, Italy as well as internationally. DIANA is active in numerous research fields and counts many publications gained during the years.

KEY FIGURES

The Directors' Board is composed by the Team Leader, the Department Leaders and by some past department leaders who are still helping the board acting

LEONARDO MARIA FESTA

Team Leader

GIANMARCO POLVANI

Leader of Project Management & Procurement

LORENZO CARACCIO

Co-Lead of Mechanics

ENRICO SABBATINI

Co-Lead of Mechanics

NICOLA DI GRUTTOLA GIARDINO

Co-Lead of Electronics & Analyst

FEDERICO FANTASTICO

Co-Lead of Electronics

FEDERICO MUSTICH

Co-Lead of Computer Science

MATILDE BROVERO

Co-Lead of Computer Science

EDOARDO VACCHETTO

Advisor, Comms & Integration.

AMALIA DELLACASA

Advisor, Mechanical Systems Engineering.

GIACOMO GORGERINO

Advisor, Electronic Hardware.

ALESSANDRO MELONI

Advisor, Management & Operations

THOMAS GALLIANO

Advisor, Computer Science Dep.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Diana’s organizational structure is divided into three specialized departments, each playing a crucial role in her functionality.

MC DEPARTMENT

The Mechanical Department is responsible for designing and building ARDITO’s core structure and mechanisms. This department oversees all the steps, from design to testing and integration, that culminate in the final project.

CS DEPARTMENT

The Computer Science Department crafts, maintains, and develops DIANA’s software, infrastructure, and control systems.

EL DEPARTMENT

The Electronics Department oversees and designs the complex integration of PCBs, harnessing, and custom firmware development.

Within each department, specialized groups delve even deeper, fostering a culture of focused expertise. This ensures every aspect of DIANA’s creation receives the meticulous attention it deserves.

Beyond this department structure, Diana benefits from three unique, special-purpose groups.

MNG GROUP

The Management Group provides vital support for budgeting, scheduling, and procurement, ensuring DIANA operates within defined parameters and resources.

VDS GROUP

Visual Design Studio is the creative force behind DIANA’s visual image, this group utilizes their talents in social media and visual communication.

SCI GROUP

The Science Group formulate hypotheses, conduct research, and meticulously plan for DIANA’s future advancements.

Three transversal groups, dedicated to system integration, testing, and operations, weave together the diverse expertise of all teams, ensuring DIANA functions as a cohesive and unified whole.

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