Ivan Cortes

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Ivan Cortes is a researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of robotics, wireless power transfer, and autonomous systems. His research focuses on developing intelligent solutions for wireless charging alignment — a critical challenge in enabling fully autonomous robotic platforms. Cortes has made notable contributions to the field by demonstrating how computer vision and specialized misalignment-sensing coils can guide mobile robots to precisely position themselves over wireless charging pads without human intervention. His 2018 paper on autonomous positioning of differential-drive robots, which has garnered 13 citations, showcased an elegant fusion of sensing technologies and control strategies to solve a practical engineering problem. Building on this foundation, his 2021 work on automated alignment with moving inductive wireless chargers, cited 10 times, extended these concepts to more dynamic and challenging scenarios — addressing the inherent sensitivity of inductive coupling systems to spatial misalignment. Together, these contributions advance the broader vision of truly self-sufficient robotic systems capable of managing their own energy needs. For students and researchers exploring autonomous robotics or wireless power systems, Cortes's work offers both technical depth and innovative methodology at a compelling interdisciplinary frontier.