Ricardo Cortez

Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional

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Ricardo Cortez is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics and soft actuation systems, with a particular focus on shape memory alloy (SMA) technologies. His most influential work includes the development of a snake-like robot that uses SMA spring-shaped actuators, achieving 23 citations since 2024, and a multi-link endoscopic manipulator robot also actuated by SMAs, which has garnered 21 citations since 2020. Cortez has made significant contributions to the design of modular, flexible robotic systems capable of complex motion, such as snake-like locomotion and minimally invasive surgical manipulation. His research extends to improving sensing antennae—devices that mimic insect antennae or mammal whiskers—through advanced signal processing using a Super-Twisting algorithm, enhancing contact detection in robotic systems. More recently, Cortez has explored data-based modeling and control of soft robotic arms, employing neural networks and active sampling for kinematic approximation. With a career marked by innovation in soft robotics, Cortez’s work is foundational for developing safer, more adaptable robots for medical and exploration applications, demonstrating high impact through both citation counts and practical relevance.