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About Otniel
Otniel Portillo-Rodríguez is a full-time professor at the School of Engineering of the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEMex) in Toluca, Mexico. His research focuses on mechatronics, perceptual robotics, haptic interfaces, human-computer interaction, machine learning, and digital signal and image processing. His work includes the development of robotic systems for upper-limb rehabilitation, gesture recognition, virtual interaction, and assistive technologies, alongside research into human movement and intelligent control systems. He earned a PhD in Perceptual Robotics from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Italy and a master’s degree in Electronic Systems from Tecnológico de Monterrey, combining expertise in robotics and engineering with applications in rehabilitation and human-centered technology.
