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Yuri Silva Vidal is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work centers on explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robotics, human-robot interaction, and advanced control systems. Based on collaborations with Peru's UDEX-Arequipa unit, his research bridges real-world security needs with cutting-edge engineering solutions, giving his work rare operational relevance. Silva Vidal's most significant contributions involve developing affordable, accessible EOD robotic systems for institutions with limited resources. His stereo vision-based assisted operation system for robotic arm positioning near explosive devices (2022, 15 citations) stands as his most recognized work, pioneering camera-in-hand configurations for hazardous manipulation tasks. Complementing this, his signal processing research on suppressing hand tremors in teleoperated systems (2023, 10 citations) addresses a critical safety challenge in natural user interfaces. His 2021 requirements compilation for EOD robot design laid foundational groundwork that has informed subsequent prototypes, including the fully validated JVC-02 teleoperated robot deployed in real disposal missions. With over 50 cumulative citations across eight publications spanning just three years, Silva Vidal has rapidly established himself as a focused contributor to field robotics safety. His 2024 work on robust finite-time adaptive nonlinear control signals a deepening sophistication in his approach to human-robot interaction under hazardous conditions.