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Fredy Munoz is a leading researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a specific focus on magnetically actuated capsule robots for targeted drug delivery in the gastrointestinal tract. His work addresses the critical challenge of non-invasive treatment, aiming to replace traditional endoscopic procedures with precisely controlled robotic capsules. Munoz’s major contributions lie in the modeling, analysis, and optimization of magnetic systems that can remotely control these tiny devices. He has developed analytical models and experimental validations for the magnetic torque transmitted to small permanent magnets embedded in capsule robots, enabling precise actuation of drug-release mechanisms. His research on arc-shaped permanent magnets (ASMs) has been particularly influential, providing a methodology for size optimization to maximize torque while minimizing the external magnetic system’s footprint. His most cited work, “Analysis of Magnetic Interaction in Remotely Controlled Magnetic Devices and its Application to a Capsule Robot for Drug Delivery” (2017, 58 citations), is a cornerstone in the field, demonstrating the feasibility of 3D torque transmission. With over 110 total citations across his publications, Munoz’s research has significantly advanced the design of drug delivery systems for capsule endoscopy. Notably, his 2020 paper on 3D localization using rotating magnetic fields offers a novel solution for real-time tracking, further enhancing the clinical potential of these robotic systems.