Papers
7
Total Citations
110
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4
About
Nahuel Villa is a leading researcher in the control and locomotion of legged robots, with a particular focus on bipedal humanoid systems. His work centers on developing robust, whole-body model predictive control (MPC) strategies that enable humanoid robots to walk dynamically while maintaining balance under real-world constraints. Villa’s major contributions include the design of real-time MPC frameworks that generate whole-body trajectories for torque-controlled humanoids, allowing them to perform complex motions while respecting physical limitations like contact forces and joint torques. He has also pioneered methods to handle bounded uncertainties and link flexibility, ensuring stable locomotion even when robots face sensor noise, actuator errors, or structural deformations. His most cited paper, “Whole-Body Model Predictive Control for Biped Locomotion on a Torque-Controlled Humanoid Robot” (2022), has garnered 48 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Villa’s research is notable for its rigorous treatment of uncertainty, using robust control theory to quantify and mitigate the effects of disturbances on balance. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in advancing the reliability and safety of legged robots in unstructured environments.
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- 2Model predictive control of biped walking with bounded uncertainties34 citations · 2017
- 3Sensitivity of Legged Balance Control to Uncertainties and Sampling\n Period14 citations · 2019
- 4Torque Controlled Locomotion of a Biped Robot with Link Flexibility6 citations · 2022
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- 7Managing Uncertainties in Legged Robots2 citations · 2019