Juan de la Fuente

Arizona State University, University of Calgary

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Juan de la Fuente is a robotics researcher whose work lies at the intersection of wearable systems, nonlinear dynamics, and bio-inspired locomotion. His primary research areas include phase-based control for wearable robotics and novel actuation strategies for subsurface exploration. De la Fuente’s most significant contribution is the development of a robust phase oscillator design for wearable robotic systems, which has garnered 16 citations. This work, alongside his earlier 2017 paper on nonlinear, phase-based oscillators for generating and assisting periodic motions (10 citations), has advanced the control of exoskeletons and prosthetics by enabling more natural, energy-efficient assistance during tasks like walking and running. His approach leverages the system’s phase angle to add or modulate energy, improving human-robot interaction. In a different vein, de la Fuente has also pioneered a single-actuator peristaltic robot for subsurface exploration and device emplacement (4 citations), targeting unconventional energy production from oil reservoirs. This work highlights his versatility in applying robotic principles to challenging environments. With a growing citation impact and a focus on both human augmentation and field robotics, de la Fuente is establishing himself as an innovative engineer bridging theory and application.