Edgar Alejandro Rivas Araiza

Florida Polytechnic University

Papers

2

Total Citations

7

H-Index

2

About

Edgar Alejandro Rivas Araiza is a researcher dedicated to democratizing robotics through sustainability and education. His work centers on developing accessible, environmentally friendly robotic platforms, with a particular focus on upcycling discarded electronics to create functional, low-cost systems. Araiza’s major contributions include the design of an intelligent robotic gardening system that merges robotics with horticulture to teach users about sustainable agriculture and responsible technology use. This project, cited 5 times, serves as an engaging educational tool that repurposes components from discarded robotic vacuums. He has also pioneered a flexible, upcycled robotics platform (2 citations) that can be easily tailored for various missions, promoting both economic accessibility and environmental consciousness. By championing the reuse of e-waste, Araiza is reshaping how we think about robot design—proving that innovation need not come at the planet’s expense. His work inspires a new generation of engineers to build smarter, greener, and more inclusive robotic systems.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
7
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Using Sustainable Robotics in an Intelligent Robotic Gardening System for Education
5 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Florida Polytechnic University

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