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.