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Arnau Romero is a leading researcher at the intersection of 5G/6G cellular networks and collaborative robotics, with a sharp focus on mission-critical, life-saving applications. His work is primarily dedicated to enabling robust, real-time coordination of multi-robot teams for Search-and-Rescue (SAR) and emergency response. Romero’s major contributions include the development of **OROS**, an online orchestration framework that leverages 5G’s low latency to manage collaborative robots in outdoor scenarios, and **REACT**, an energy-aware orchestrator designed to sustain robot operations during indoor emergencies like fires or earthquakes. His most cited work, "Cellular-enabled Collaborative Robots Planning and Operations for Search-and-Rescue Scenarios" (13 citations), lays the foundation for integrating cellular connectivity into high-stakes robotics, addressing critical challenges in reliability and battery life. By pioneering systems that allow robots to assist first-responders in hazardous environments, Romero is directly shaping the future of autonomous emergency response. His research, already garnering attention with over 28 total citations, is a vital step toward making smart factories and disaster zones safer through intelligent, networked robotics.