Papers
66
Total Citations
1,139
H-Index
18
About
A. Valera is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans industrial manipulation, parallel robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and mobile robot localization. Based at the Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Valera has made significant contributions to advancing both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of robotic systems. Valera's early work focused on dynamic parameter identification in industrial robots, establishing methodologies that ensure physical feasibility — a landmark contribution cited 73 times. This foundational research naturally extended to parallel manipulators, where Valera developed systematic identification and model-based control strategies for 3-DOF parallel robots, works that have collectively attracted over 180 citations. A particularly impactful review on gripper technologies for agricultural robotics (116 citations) demonstrates breadth, addressing the growing need to automate fresh produce handling. Beyond industrial applications, Valera has championed accessible robotics: a low-cost 3-PRS parallel manipulator for ankle rehabilitation (54 citations) exemplifies the translation of advanced control theory into affordable healthcare technology. Contributions to mobile robot localization through multi-sensor fusion and event-based Kalman filtering further broaden the research portfolio. With a commitment to open-hardware educational platforms, Valera also nurtures the next generation of control engineers, reflecting a career dedicated to both scientific rigor and meaningful real-world impact.
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Top Papers
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- 2Force estimation and control in robot manipulators76 citations · 2003
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- 6Low Cost Platform for Automatic Control Education Based on Open Hardware.58 citations · 2014
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