Martina Verardi

About Martina Verardi

I am a Robotics Systems Engineer working on advanced surgical robotic platforms, focused on mechatronics, real-time control, sensor integration, and system-level behavior in safety-critical environments.My background combines biomedical engineering, robotics, and cross-disciplinary system development. I work across software, electronics, and mechanical interfaces to ensure reliable and predictable performance in real-world robotic systems.What I BringRobotics & mechatronic system developmentReal-time control, sensing, and actuationSystem architecture understanding & cross-domain thinkingFault detection, reliability, and safety-critical systemsSystem-level debug, integration, and test strategyI enjoy operating where mechanics, electronics, and intelligent control intersect — building systems that interact with people and the physical world safely and intuitively.Current Focus AreasAdvanced sensing for roboticsEmbedded motor control & force/position feedbackROS2 & robotic perception pipelinesHuman-robot interaction & mediation controlArchitecture & system-level design principlesLooking ForwardMotivated to continue growing toward systems architecture and technical leadership roles and contribute to next-generation robotic platforms — whether in medical robotics or other high-performance robotic domains.Open to connecting with robotics leaders, founders, and teams shaping the future of intelligent machines.Keywords: Robotics, Mechatronics, Sensor Systems, Embedded Systems, Controls, Actuators, Motor Control, ROS2, Safety-Critical Systems, Real-Time Robotics, HW-SW Integration, Human-Robot Systems

Experience

1. System Engineer

   Johnson & Johnson

   Dec 2022 — Present

   Supporting the development of next-generation robotic surgical platforms through system-level engineering, electromechanical performance characterization, and cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, controls, and software teams.Key responsibilities:Contribute to system development of the Ottava robotic surgery platform, including console, robotic arms, and surgical instrumentationFocus areas:Robotic systems, electromechanical integration, motion tracking, human-machine interaction, OR-grade system performance

Education

• Politecnico di Milano

  Master of Science - MS, Biomedical Engineerning

  2019 — 2022

• Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna

  Bachelor of Engineering - BS, Biomedical Engineering

  2015 — 2019

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Master of Science - MS, Biomedical Engineering

  2020 — 2022