Alexis Quesada-Arencibia
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Johannes Kepler University of Linz
Papers
7
Total Citations
58
H-Index
5
About
Alexis Quesada-Arencibia is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and educational technology. His work primarily explores how autonomous systems can interact with and serve humans in real-world settings, with a particular focus on social robotics and STEM education. A standout contribution is his pioneering study, "A Social Robot in a Tourist Environment" (2014, 18 citations), which demonstrated how robots can enhance visitor experiences through natural interaction—a foundational piece for service robotics in hospitality. He has also been instrumental in advancing computer-aided systems theory, editing multiple volumes of the prestigious EUROCAST conference series (2013, 2015), which have collectively garnered over 30 citations and shaped research in intelligent systems design. Notably, Quesada-Arencibia co-created "Ciberlandia" (2017, 7 citations), an educational robotics program that has inspired hundreds of primary and secondary students to pursue STEM careers. His hands-on projects, such as training Bioloid robots for football (2013) and developing telepresence robotic platforms (2015), showcase his commitment to bridging theoretical research with tangible, interactive applications. With a career spanning foundational theory to practical deployment, Quesada-Arencibia continues to drive innovation in how robots learn, cooperate, and enrich human environments.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A Social Robot in a Tourist Environment18 citations · 2014
- 2Computer Aided Systems Theory - EUROCAST 201313 citations · 2013
- 3Computer Aided Systems Theory - EUROCAST 2015: 15th International Conference, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, February 8-13, 2015, Revised Selected Papers9 citations · 1994
- 4Computer Aided Systems Theory - EUROCAST 20138 citations · 2013
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- 6Training Bioloid Robots for Playing Football2 citations · 2013
- 7A Robotic Platform Prototype for Telepresence Sessions1 citations · 2015