Lidia M. Belmonte
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About
Lidia M. Belmonte is a leading researcher at the intersection of computer vision, social robotics, and autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with a particular focus on assistive technologies for dependent people. Her most cited work, "Computer Vision in Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles—A Systematic Mapping Study" (70 citations), established a foundational framework for integrating computer vision into aerial assistant robots. Belmonte’s core contributions center on developing socially assistive UAVs that can monitor individuals in home environments, detect emotional states through facial recognition, and ensure user safety and comfort—as demonstrated in her highly regarded studies on feeling of safety (20 citations) and facial emotion recognition (19 citations). She has pioneered the use of virtual reality simulators to evaluate these robotic systems in realistic, risk-free settings, with her work on video processing in Unity (12 citations) advancing real-time algorithm deployment. Beyond her technical innovations, Belmonte is dedicated to engineering education, having published influential proposals for integrating LEGO Mindstorms and Industry 4.0 concepts into curricula to enhance practical skills in mobile robotics. Her research, collectively cited over 140 times, is shaping the future of autonomous, empathetic aerial assistants for home care.
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