Rebeca B. Kalbermatter

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

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Rebeca B. Kalbermatter is a robotics researcher dedicated to advancing engineering education and mobile robotics. Her work centers on developing accessible simulation tools and innovative robotic platforms, with a particular focus on omnidirectional systems. Her most cited paper, "A realistic simulation environment as a teaching aid in educational robotics" (2022, 10 citations), addresses a critical challenge in engineering education: the lack of physical laboratory access, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. By creating an accurate simulation environment, Kalbermatter enables students to develop essential skills without hardware constraints, making robotics education more resilient and inclusive. She further contributes to the field through the design of an omnidirectional Mecanum platform for the RobotAtFactory 4.0 competition (2024, 3 citations) and a comparative study on energy efficiency between differential and omnidirectional robots (2024, 3 citations). These works demonstrate her commitment to both practical robot design and sustainable engineering. Kalbermatter’s research not only enhances learning outcomes but also pushes the boundaries of mobile robotics, making her a valuable voice in the intersection of education and technology.