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Raquel Barco’s research lies at the intersection of wireless communications, robotics, and industrial automation, with a focus on enabling reliable connectivity in challenging environments. Her work addresses critical challenges in indoor localization, Industry 4.0, and search-and-rescue operations. She has made significant contributions to enhancing RFID-based indoor positioning by integrating cellular technologies (26 citations), and has conducted pioneering empirical studies on 5G and Wi-Fi 6 scalability in industrial scenarios (19 citations). Barco’s experimental evaluation of Bluetooth Low Energy for close detection in robotic search-and-rescue missions (17 citations) demonstrates her commitment to practical, life-saving applications. She has also developed distributed deep reinforcement learning frameworks for autonomous mobile robots in factory settings, and evaluated beam switching in mmWave 5G for industrial use. Her field comparison of WiFi mesh versus commercial 5G in underground disaster environments highlights her dedication to real-world testing. With a growing citation record and a focus on bridging theory and application, Barco is shaping the future of wireless connectivity for robotics and smart environments.