Carlos de Aguiar
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About
Carlos de Aguiar is a roboticist focused on developing intelligent, physically interactive systems that enhance human independence, particularly for aging populations and individuals with disabilities. His core research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive robotics, and reconfigurable mechanisms. De Aguiar’s most notable contribution is the design and evaluation of two novel robotic furnishings—a mobile robot-cube and a continuum-robotic lamp—that collaborate with each other and with human users to perform routine tasks of daily living. This work, published in 2018 and garnering 12 citations, demonstrates a pioneering approach to creating a domestic robotic ecosystem that partners with people rather than simply automating tasks. Additionally, de Aguiar has explored bio-inspired design through a model for a rigid, 3D mechanism based on pop-up origami (kirigami), applying it to reconfigurable physical environments. This work, with 3 citations, showcases his interest in novel, deployable structures. By blending soft robotics, origami engineering, and user-centered design, de Aguiar is advancing a vision of assistive technology that is both physically adaptive and socially integrated.
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