Papers
56
Total Citations
1,013
H-Index
17
About
Pablo Bustos is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans cognitive architectures, social robotics, human-robot interaction, and assistive technologies. Based at the University of Extremadura in Spain, Bustos has made foundational contributions to the field through the development of RoboComp, an open-source robotics framework that has become a widely adopted tool for building modular robotic systems (75 citations). His CORTEX cognitive robotics architecture further advances this vision, providing a principled computational framework for intelligent robotic behavior (72 citations). Bustos has demonstrated a particular commitment to applying robotics in socially meaningful contexts. His NAOTherapist platform for pediatric rehabilitation (77 citations) and the THERAPIST project for neurorehabilitation (46 citations) exemplify his dedication to translating research into real-world clinical impact. His work on the Muecas robotic head (57 citations) showcases expertise in affective computing and emotional expression imitation, while his socially aware navigation systems (68 citations) and cyber-physical designs for eldercare environments (54 citations) highlight his contributions to human-populated robotic deployment. With a body of work accumulating hundreds of citations across diverse application domains, Bustos represents a rare bridge between theoretical robotics architecture and compassionate, human-centered technology design.
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- 2RoboComp: A Tool-Based Robotics Framework75 citations · 2010
- 3The CORTEX cognitive robotics architecture: Use cases72 citations · 2019
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- 8Testing a Fully Autonomous Robotic Salesman in Real Scenarios43 citations · 2015
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