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Guilherme P. S. Carvalho is a robotics engineer specializing in autonomous systems for extreme industrial environments, with a primary focus on offshore oil and gas facilities. His research centers on developing intelligent robotic solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and remote operability in hazardous settings. Carvalho’s major contribution is the DORIS (Dedicated Offshore Robot for Inspection and Supervision) project, a rail-guided mobile robot designed for autonomous inspection, monitoring, and data acquisition on offshore platforms. His work integrates advanced localization algorithms, including particle filters that fuse odometry, inertial measurements, laser scans, and visual data, enabling robust navigation in challenging offshore conditions. The DORIS system has been demonstrated in real-world settings, showcasing its ability to carry diverse sensors and a lightweight manipulator for remote diagnosis. With over 30 combined citations across his key publications, Carvalho’s research has been supported by major industry partners such as Petrobras and Statoil, and funded through Brazil’s ANP R&D Program. His achievements include the successful field deployment of DORIS, advancing the automation of offshore monitoring and reducing human exposure to dangerous environments.