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Oscar Meruvia-Pastor is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, computer vision, and human-computer interaction. His primary research areas include depth-sensing camera systems, inverse kinematics, and 3D reconstruction. Meruvia-Pastor's major contribution is the development of an innovative, low-cost technique for robotic arm manipulation that leverages depth-sensing cameras to capture user input and inverse kinematics to define motion. This approach, detailed in his most-cited paper (21 citations), offers a more intuitive and accessible alternative to traditional control methods. He further validated this work by evaluating the controller's performance on a simulated robotic arm. Beyond manipulation, Meruvia-Pastor has also contributed a state-of-the-art report on enhancing 3D capture using multiple depth camera systems, highlighting the advantages of multi-sensor setups for model acquisition. His research demonstrates a clear focus on making advanced robotic control and 3D sensing technologies more practical and user-friendly, with potential applications in automation, assistive technology, and interactive systems.