Olatz Iparraguirre

Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas de Gipuzkoa

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Olatz Iparraguirre is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and sustainable manufacturing, with a primary focus on automated disassembly for electronic waste (e-waste) recycling. Her most impactful work introduces a groundbreaking robotic system for the automated unscrewing of electronic devices, directly addressing the labor-intensive and costly bottleneck in WEEE processing. This 2025 paper, already garnering 10 citations, details a novel approach that combines computer vision and adaptive force control to handle the variability of consumer electronics, significantly improving disassembly efficiency and material recovery rates. By automating this critical first step, Iparraguirre’s contributions promise to reduce the environmental burden of e-waste while making recycling economically viable. Her research is pivotal for advancing circular economy principles in electronics manufacturing, and her work is quickly becoming a cornerstone reference for engineers and environmental scientists seeking scalable, robotic solutions for sustainable waste management.