Danitza Yalli-Villa

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Danitza Yalli-Villa is a researcher focused on the intersection of mobile robotics and autonomous inspection systems, with a particular emphasis on ground-based platforms for monitoring applications. Her most cited work, the 2021 state-of-the-art review "Ground Robots for Inspection and Monitoring," has garnered 11 citations and provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of terrestrial robotics—tracing the lineage from early pioneers like Shakey, Newt, and Hilare to modern inspection robots. This review critically examines the persistent gap between robotic potential and practical deployment, highlighting the constraints that limit widespread adoption. Yalli-Villa's contributions lie in synthesizing decades of development to identify key technological barriers and future research directions, offering a valuable roadmap for engineers and researchers working to advance autonomous ground vehicles for real-world monitoring tasks. Her work serves as an essential reference for those seeking to understand both the historical foundations and the current challenges in field robotics, making her a notable voice in the ongoing effort to bridge laboratory innovation with industrial application.