Mireya Zarazua

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Mireya Zarazua is a robotics researcher whose work centers on swarm intelligence, autonomous multi-robot systems, and bio-inspired algorithms for space exploration. Her most significant contribution is the development of a Radiating L-shaped Search Algorithm, designed for NASA’s Swarmathon competition. This algorithm enables compact rovers—called Swarmies—to mimic the foraging behavior of ants, allowing them to efficiently search and map unknown terrains. The algorithm was implemented and tested on multiple rovers during the 2019 NASA Swarmathon, demonstrating its practical utility in real-world swarm robotics. Although her most-cited paper has garnered 4 citations, its impact lies in its direct application to NASA’s mission to develop autonomous, cooperative robot teams for planetary exploration. Zarazua’s work bridges the gap between theoretical swarm algorithms and deployable hardware, offering a scalable solution for tasks like resource detection and environmental mapping. Her research is particularly relevant for students and engineers interested in low-cost, decentralized robotics for space and terrestrial applications.