Aitor Olarra

Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas de Gipuzkoa, Tekniker, University of the Basque Country

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Aitor Olarra is a leading researcher in the field of advanced manufacturing and robotics, with a primary focus on developing miniaturized robotic systems for industrial maintenance. His most significant contribution is the conceptualization of the **Mini-RoboMach**, a novel system detailed in his highly cited 2018 paper (57 citations). This system combines a walking hexapod robot with a Slender Continuum Arm, creating a mobile yet precise machine tool capable of performing *in-situ* repair and maintenance in hazardous, confined environments. This work addresses the critical challenge of bringing high-accuracy manufacturing capabilities directly to the workpiece, rather than moving the workpiece to a large machine. Olarra’s research also includes pioneering work on the **geometrical calibration and uncertainty estimation** for such self-propelled robotic machine tools (26 citations), ensuring their practical reliability. Additionally, his earlier work on **rtfCANopen** (2 citations) demonstrates a foundational expertise in real-time embedded communication systems, which underpins the control architecture of his robotic platforms. Through his innovative integration of robotic mobility with machine-tool precision, Olarra is shaping the future of autonomous, on-site industrial repair.