Dadai Astorga

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos

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Dr. Dadai Astorga is a pioneering researcher in embodied cognitive robotics, exploring how artificial agents autonomously learn through sensorimotor interaction with their environment. Their most cited work, "Embodied Cognitive Robotics and the learning of sensorimotor schemes" (2018, 18 citations), establishes a foundational framework for understanding how robots can develop cognitive capabilities not through pre-programmed instructions, but by actively engaging with and adapting to their surroundings. This research bridges robotics, cognitive science, and developmental psychology, offering insights into how machines might replicate the learning processes observed in biological organisms. Astorga's contributions are particularly significant for advancing autonomous systems that can operate in unstructured, real-world environments, moving beyond rigid, rule-based approaches. Their work has influenced subsequent studies in sensorimotor coordination and adaptive behavior, earning recognition among researchers interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and embodied cognition. By focusing on the mechanisms through which agents internalize interaction patterns, Astorga has helped shape a more dynamic, ecologically grounded vision of machine intelligence—one where learning emerges from doing, not from being told.