Papers
194
Total Citations
3,631
H-Index
30
About
Carlos Balaguer is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work spans construction automation, climbing robots, tunnel inspection, and rehabilitation engineering. Over more than two decades, he has shaped how autonomous systems interact with complex, hazardous environments — from industrial structures to the human body. Balaguer's early contributions focused on climbing robots capable of navigating three-dimensional metallic surfaces, addressing dangerous manual inspection tasks in shipbuilding and construction (159 citations). This work evolved into sophisticated autonomous systems for tunnel structural inspection and assessment, a research thread that has collectively attracted over 500 citations across multiple publications and established him as a leading voice in infrastructure robotics. His 2015 review of robotic tunnel inspection (226 citations) remains a landmark reference in the field. Beyond infrastructure, Balaguer made significant contributions to construction automation, including anti-swinging control systems for automatic cranes (178 citations) and broader trend analyses of robotics in construction (85 citations). More recently, his research expanded into military earthmoving robotics and neurorehabilitation, with systematic reviews on robot-aided upper limb recovery (87–91 citations) reflecting his commitment to socially impactful applications. His body of work exemplifies how robotics research can bridge demanding industrial challenges and life-improving healthcare solutions.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Past, present and future of robotic tunnel inspection226 citations · 2015
- 2Tunnel structural inspection and assessment using an autonomous robotic system187 citations · 2017
- 3Anti-Swinging Input Shaping Control of an Automatic Construction Crane178 citations · 2008
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- 6Robotic autonomous systems for earthmoving in military applications110 citations · 2019
- 7Autonomous robotic system for tunnel structural inspection and assessment99 citations · 2017
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- 10Trends in Robotics and Automation in Construction85 citations · 2008