Almudena Buelta

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Almudena Buelta is a researcher focused on the automation and control of aircraft ground movement operations, a critical area for improving efficiency and reducing emissions in airport logistics. Her most-cited work, "Planning and Control of Aircraft Ground Movement Operations With Towbarless Robotic Tractors" (2024), introduces a novel approach to modeling the tractor-aircraft system as a car-like mobile robot with an off-hooked trailer. By employing an accurate dynamic model, Buelta develops sophisticated planning and control strategies that enable precise, autonomous maneuvering of aircraft on the tarmac. This contribution addresses a key challenge in aviation: the safe and efficient towing of aircraft without traditional towbars, potentially revolutionizing ground handling procedures. Though her work is early in its citation impact, with 5 citations to date, its practical implications for airport automation and sustainability are significant. Buelta’s research bridges robotics, control theory, and aerospace engineering, offering a foundation for future innovations in autonomous ground support equipment. Her achievements highlight a promising trajectory in applied robotics, making her a notable voice in the evolving field of smart airport technologies.