Arturo Garcia

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Arturo Garcia is a robotics researcher whose work spans industrial automation and educational robotics. His most cited paper, "Evaluation and Comparative Study of Robotics vs Manual Spraying of GRC Panels" (1995, 9 citations), co-authored with Balaguer and others, provides a foundational analysis of robotic efficiency in construction manufacturing. This study demonstrated how robotic spraying outperforms manual methods in precision and consistency for glass-reinforced concrete (GRC) panels, contributing to early automation in the building industry. Garcia also contributed to "Azoresbot: An Arduino Based Robot for Robocup Competitions" (2019, 4 citations), reflecting his engagement with accessible, low-cost robotics platforms for competitive and educational settings. While his citation counts are modest, his work bridges practical industrial applications and hands-on robotics education, offering valuable insights for students and researchers interested in automation, construction robotics, and open-source robot design. Garcia’s research underscores the evolution from specialized industrial systems to democratized robotics tools.