Joseph A. Curcio

Mr. Curcio has over thirty years of engineering and consulting experience in design, robotics and product development.   After receiving his Masters' degrees from MIT, Mr. Curcio successfully secured several DoD funded contracts for the development and delivery of complex autonomous systems.   He serves on Advisory Boards and consults with several companies engaged in the development of autonomous and robotic systems. 

As Vice President of Research and Development at Juliet Marine Systems, Inc., Mr. Curcio led a team in the development of a novel SWATH (Small Water-plane Area Twin Hull) vessel where he developed and patented a revolutionary and economical method for reducing drag on underwater hulls by using a Venturi style device powered by the vessel’s own motion through the water. 

 Additional work experience includes the design and development of process automation tools at IBM, development of mobile patient monitoring and telemetry systems, creation of test and measurement components for orthopedic rehabilitation and the development of other specialized electro-mechanical systems. 

Mr. Curcio continues to invest in and advise founders engaged in innovative technologies and new product development.  Recent projects have included the development of a novel bio-composite based compostable geo-textile material designed to eliminate toxic micro-plastics.

Mr. Curcio holds several issued US Patents.  He lives and works in Maine where he is engaged in developing novel autonomous systems and wearable products supported by leading edge AI embedded capabilities.