Marcos Rodriguez y Dominguez
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Marcos Rodriguez y Dominguez is a leading figure in the field of robotic infrastructure maintenance, with a particular focus on autonomous systems for urban water supply networks. His research centers on the design, control, and simplification of in-pipe inspection and repair robots, addressing the critical challenge of aging municipal water infrastructure. In his most cited work, "Automatic in-pipe robot centering from 3D to 2D controller simplification" (2013, 13 citations), Rodriguez y Dominguez tackles the complex problem of accurately aligning a robot’s axis within pipes of 800–1200mm diameter—a task essential for repairing deteriorating joints in networks like Vienna’s 3,000 km of pipes. His major contribution lies in developing a novel control strategy that reduces a high-dimensional 3D centering problem to a more tractable 2D controller, enabling robust and precise robotic navigation in confined, unpredictable environments. This work has significant practical impact, offering a scalable solution for the global challenge of renewing aging water systems. Rodriguez y Dominguez’s research exemplifies the intersection of robotics, control theory, and civil engineering, providing a pathway toward automated, cost-effective infrastructure maintenance.
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- 1Automatic in-pipe robot centering from 3D to 2D controller simplification13 citations · 2013