Pilar Hidalgo

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Pilar Hidalgo is a researcher at the forefront of affordable robotics for disaster response, with a particular focus on integrating low-cost microcontroller platforms into life-saving technologies. Her most-cited work, "Rescue Robot Against Risks in Natural Disasters Using Arduino" (2022), demonstrates a pragmatic approach to engineering: designing a functional rescue robot using the widely accessible Arduino platform. This contribution is significant because it lowers the barrier to entry for deploying robotic assistance in hazardous environments—such as collapsed structures or flood zones—where rapid, cost-effective solutions are critical. While her citation count of 2 reflects the early stage of this work’s dissemination, the paper’s practical methodology has the potential to influence field robotics in resource-limited settings. Hidalgo’s research bridges the gap between academic robotics and real-world humanitarian needs, emphasizing simplicity, reproducibility, and immediate applicability. Her work stands out for its focus on risk mitigation during natural disasters, offering a template for future low-cost rescue systems that can be rapidly adapted by first responders and developing communities.