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 astronaut 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. DIANA is active in numerous research fields and counts many publications gained during the years.
KEY FIGURES
The Board of Directors is composed by the Team Leader and the Department Leaders. It is supported by an Advisory Board, composed of experienced members which previously covered leadership roles.
ENRICO SABBATINI
Team Leader
FEDERICO FANTASTICO
Leader of Electronics Dept.
STEFANO GIULIANELLI
Leader of Computer Science Dept.
LUDOVICA GIACCONI
Leader of Management Dept.
ADVISORY BOARD
LEONARDO MARIA FESTA
System Engineering Advisor
THOMAS GALLIANO
Integration & DevOps Advisor
ALESSANDRO MELONI
Management & Operations Advisor
AMALIA DELLACASA
Mechanical Systems Engineering Advisor
LORENZO CARACCIO
Mechanics Advisor
NICOLA DI GRUTTOLA GIARDINO
Firmware Development Advisor & Analyst
GIACOMO GORGERINO
Electronics Hardware Advisor
FEDERICO MUSTICH
Computer Science & AI Advisor
MATILDE BROVERO
Computer Science Advisor
EDOARDO VACCHETTO
Comm. & Integration Advisor
GIANMARCO POLVANI
Project Management & Procurement Advisor
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 designs, 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.