David Moreno-Salinas
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6
Total Citations
114
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About
David Moreno-Salinas is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans marine robotics, autonomous systems, and technology education. His most influential contribution—a 2019 study on computational thinking and robotics in secondary education, garnering 66 citations—demonstrates his commitment to making technology accessible to disengaged learners, addressing apathy and demotivation through hands-on robotics-based pedagogy. This educational focus extends further with his 2023 work applying Design Thinking methodologies to programming instruction in vocational and secondary schools, reflecting a sustained effort to reform how technology is taught at foundational levels. On the technical side, Moreno-Salinas has made meaningful advances in autonomous marine systems and precision positioning. His research on range-based underwater target localization using autonomous surface vehicles explores critical observability challenges in marine robotics, while his work on GNSS-RTK positioning systems addresses real-time accuracy demands across commercial and industrial applications. His 2013 study on optimal acoustic sensor placement for underwater robot positioning laid early groundwork in this domain, and his recent development of NauSim—an open-source simulation platform for unmanned underwater vehicles—signals a growing investment in accessible tools for machine learning-driven underwater robotics research. Together, these contributions position Moreno-Salinas as a researcher equally dedicated to technological innovation and educational equity.
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- 2Full Real-Time Positioning and Attitude System Based on GNSS-RTK Technology14 citations · 2020
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