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Research interests
Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María - Chile. Electronics and Control Engineer from the Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN) - Ecuador. He worked as a researcher at the Artificial Intelligence and Vision Research Laboratory of the National Polytechnic School. He is currently a professor-researcher at Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile in the Automation and Robotics faculty. He has investigated topics related to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Human-Machine Interaction (HMI), assistance and collaborative systems, and algorithms able to detect different non-verbal communication techniques such as gestures, actions, and human cognitive parameters. He has also worked in the area of precision agriculture using cooperative robots capable of interacting and sharing the workspace with humans. His areas of interest are robotics, machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and computer vision.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Ingeniero en Electrónica y Control, Escuela Politécnica Nacional
1 Mar 2009 → 1 Dec 2013
Award Date: 31 Dec 2013
PhD, Human–robot interaction in agriculture, Universidad Tecnica Federico Santamaria
1 Mar 2016 → 15 Jul 2020
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Voice-Controlled Robotic System Using ChatGPT for Intuitive Human-Robot Interaction
Cortés, F., Chicaiza, F. A., Pilco, A., Moya, V., Gatica, G. & Vásconez, J. P., 2026, Advanced Research in Technologies, Information, Innovation and Sustainability - 5th International Conference, ARTIIS 2025, Revised Selected Papers. Guarda, T., Portela, F., Augusto, M. F. & Coronado-Hernández, J. R. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 399-414 16 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 2788 CCIS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Noninvasive Sensing of Foliar Moisture in Hydroponic Crops Using Leaf-Based Electric Field Energy Harvesters
Menéndez-Granizo, O., Chugá-Portilla, A., Arevalo-Ramirez, T., Vásconez, J. P., Auat-Cheein, F. & Prado-Romo, Á., Jan 2026, In: Biosensors. 16, 1, 13.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automated Assembly Line with 2D Cartesian Robot and Conveyor Belt
Moya, V., Maldonado, M., Vásconez, J. P., Abedrabbo, F., Pozo-Espin, D. & Moya, M., 2025, In: International Journal of Technology. 16, 3, p. 914-932 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automated Mouth State Recognition for Robotic Feeding Assistance
Pena, S., Moya, V., Chicaiza, F. A., Chavez, D., Vasconez, J. P. & Pilco, A., 2025, Proceedings - 2025 1st Conference on Robotics, CROS 2025. Macharet, D. G. & Goncalves, L. M. G. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (Proceedings - 2025 1st Conference on Robotics, CROS 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Automated Precision in Food Packaging: A Cost-Effective Solution for Emerging Companies
Terneus, J. D., Moya, V., Abedrabbo, F., Vásconez, J. P. & Moya, M., 2025, Advanced Research in Technologies, Information, Innovation and Sustainability - 4th International Conference, ARTIIS 2024, Revised Selected Papers. Guarda, T., Portela, F. & Gatica, G. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 405-420 16 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 2346 CCIS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review