Papers
7
Total Citations
96
H-Index
5
About
Isela Carrera is a leading figure in robotics, with a research focus that spans assistive technologies, underwater exploration, and the fundamental performance analysis of robotic systems. Her work is distinguished by a commitment to both practical application and rigorous theoretical foundations. Carrera’s most impactful contribution is the development of the "ROAD" domestic assistant and rehabilitation robot (2011, 37 citations), a project that directly addresses the growing need for robotic support in healthcare and home environments. She has also made significant strides in underwater robotics, providing a comprehensive overview of the field in her 2014 work (13 citations) and performing the kinematic analysis of the innovative "Remo II" underwater parallel robot (2011). A hallmark of her research is her deep engagement with the metrics that define robotic capability, as evidenced by her highly cited 2012 review of manipulator performance indices (26 citations). Carrera’s influence extends beyond individual projects; she has edited key volumes on automation research in Latin America (2017, 8 citations), helping to shape the regional research agenda. Her recent work on technologies for lower limb disability assistance (2020) demonstrates a continued dedication to impactful, human-centered robotics.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1ROAD: domestic assistant and rehabilitation robot37 citations · 2011
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- 3Robótica Submarina: Conceptos, Elementos, Modelado y Control13 citations · 2014
- 4Advances in Automation and Robotics Research in Latin America8 citations · 2017
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- 6Kinematic analysis of an Underwater Parallel Robot4 citations · 2011
- 7Advances in Automation and Robotics Research2 citations · 2020