Omar Santos

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

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Omar Santos is a researcher specializing in nonlinear control theory and its application to underactuated robotic systems, with a particular focus on aerial and pendular robots. His work centers on developing energy-efficient control strategies that enhance the autonomy and operational endurance of robotic platforms. His most cited paper, "Discrete optimal control for a quadrotor UAV: Experimental approach" (2014, 9 citations), introduces a discrete-time optimal control law that stabilizes quadrotor attitude and position while significantly reducing energy consumption during takeoff and hover phases—a critical contribution to extending flight times for unmanned aerial vehicles. In his subsequent work, "Swing‐Stabilization Up for a Rotatory‐Elastic Pendulum Via Nonlinear Sub‐Optimal Control" (2018, 2 citations), Santos tackles the challenging problem of controlling underactuated systems with multiple non-actuated links, including an elastic prismatic joint. By designing a smooth, sub-optimal control law for swing-up stabilization, he advances the theoretical framework for complex pendular robots, demonstrating practical solutions for systems with inherent flexibility and limited actuation. Santos’s research bridges theoretical control design with experimental validation, offering impactful insights for students and engineers working on energy-aware robotics and nonlinear system stabilization.