Edurne Irisarri

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Edurne Irisarri is a leading researcher in industrial robotics and software architecture, with a focus on advancing flexibility and modularity in control systems. Her work centers on the integration of virtualization technologies—such as containerization—into industrial robot control platforms, a domain traditionally constrained by rigid, hardware-dependent designs. In her highly cited 2018 paper, "Flexible Container Platform Architecture for Industrial Robot Control," Irisarri demonstrated how emerging solutions from cloud computing and big data can be adapted to robotics, enabling more agile, scalable, and innovative control environments. This contribution has garnered 8 citations, reflecting its influence on bridging the gap between IT virtualization and operational technology in manufacturing. By proposing architectures that decouple software from hardware, Irisarri’s research empowers engineers to deploy, update, and manage robot controllers with unprecedented ease—paving the way for smarter, more adaptable factories. Her work is particularly notable for translating concepts from high-performance computing into practical, real-world industrial applications, making her a key figure in the evolution of Industry 4.0. For students and researchers, Irisarri’s insights offer a roadmap to rethinking how industrial automation systems are built and operated.