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Jose Gorrotxategi is a leading researcher in the field of cable-driven parallel robotics (CDPR), with a focus on high-precision, high-load automation for construction and environmental applications. His most impactful work centers on the development of a novel CDPR system for installing curtain wall modules (CWMs)—heavy prefabricated walls traditionally lifted by cranes in risky, height-based operations. In his 2022 paper (79 citations), Gorrotxategi demonstrated that his robot could install CWMs with sufficient accuracy to compete with conventional manual methods, significantly improving worker safety and efficiency. He further refined this system with a modular end-effector design (2020, 23 citations), addressing stability challenges during positioning. Beyond construction, Gorrotxategi has explored full production plant automation using cable robotics (2017) and, most recently, an underwater CDPR platform for marine litter removal (2023). His work bridges industrial automation and environmental sustainability, achieving high load capacities and positional accuracy. With over 100 total citations, Gorrotxategi’s contributions are shaping the future of robotic installation and cleanup in challenging environments.