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Juan Manuel Marredo is a leading researcher in the field of intelligent aerial robotics, with a specific focus on the inspection and maintenance of critical energy infrastructure. His work addresses the pressing need for cost-effective, safe, and autonomous solutions to monitor and repair electrical power lines, which are essential to modern society yet prone to deterioration. Marredo’s major contributions are encapsulated in his work on the AERIAL-CORE project, where he has pioneered the development of AI-powered aerial robots capable of cooperative, multi-agent missions. His most cited paper, a 2024 chapter on the application of intelligent aerial robots for power line inspection, has garnered 8 citations, establishing a foundational reference in the domain. He further advanced the field with a 2024 paper on the AERIAL-CORE framework (4 citations) and a 2025 comparative analysis of multi-aerial robotic systems (2 citations). Through these studies, Marredo has demonstrated how novel aerial robots with diverse functionalities can collaborate to perform complex inspection and maintenance tasks, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and public safety. His work is instrumental in shaping the future of autonomous infrastructure management.