We’re a group of researchers dedicated to explore the fields of control systems and robotics. Take a look at our projects, get to know our team, and see how our work contributes to these exciting areas.

Control Systems & Robotics Research Group

Latest Publications

Check out our most recent research in control systems and robotics.

View More of Our Work

A Globally Convergent Adaptive Velocity Observer for Nonholonomic Mobile Robots Affected by Unknown Disturbances

J.G. Romero, D. Navarro-Alarcon, E. Nuño and H. Que

2023

Read Paper

Leader-follower and leaderless pose consensus of robot networks with variable time-delays and without velocity measurements

C. I. Aldana, L. A. Tabarez, E. Nuño and J.G. Romero

2023

Read Paper

Task-Space Teleoperation with Time-Delays and without Velocity Measurements via a Bounded Controller

C. I. Aldana, K. Garcia-Lopez, E. Nuño and E. Cruz-Zavala

2023

Read Paper

Trajectory-Tracking in Finite-Time for Robot Manipulators with Bounded Torques via Output-Feedback

E. Cruz-Zavala, E. Nuño and J. Moreno

2023

Read Paper

About Us

We are a collaborative group of researchers, engineers, and students focused on advancing the fields of control systems and robotics. Our mission is to develop innovative solutions that merge theoretical rigor with practical applications, addressing real-world challenges in automation, robotics, and intelligent systems.

Our expertise includes:

Consensus Control of Multi-Robot Systems

Development of advanced control methods for achieving pose and task-space consensus in networks of heterogeneous robots, even in the presence of communication time-delays and without relying on velocity measurements.

Velocity-Free Control and Observation

Innovative approaches to control and observation that eliminate the dependency on velocity measurements, reducing sensor costs and improving robustness in noisy environments.

Robust Trajectory Tracking and Sliding Mode Control

Design of robust and adaptive controllers for trajectory tracking and sliding mode control, ensuring high precision and stability in dynamic robotic systems.

Finite-Time Control of Robotic Systems

Pioneering work in designing finite-time and fixed-time controllers to stabilize and regulate robotic manipulators and dynamic systems efficiently. These controllers achieve faster convergence while ensuring robustness against disturbances and modeling uncertainties.

Task-Space and Bilateral Teleoperation

Advanced methods for task-space control and bilateral teleoperation of robotic systems under time-delays, ensuring safe and reliable operation in distributed and remote settings

Publications & Conferences

Our work has been featured in some of the most respected journals and conferences in the field, showcasing its global impact and relevance:

Top Journals

IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
Recognized for cutting-edge advancements in control theory and its applications.
International Journal of Control
A leading journal in control system research with a focus on theoretical and applied contributions.
International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control
Specializing in robust and nonlinear control systems, emphasizing real-world applications.
IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems
Focused on the interplay between control and network systems, addressing challenges in multi-agent robotics.
Journal of the Franklin Institute
Known for publishing fundamental and applied research in engineering and applied mathematics.
IEEE Control Systems Letters
Offers rapid dissemination of impactful contributions in control theory and technology.

Top Conferences

IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
The premier robotics conference showcasing state-of-the-art developments and research.
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
A major platform for presenting innovations in robotics and intelligent systems.
IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC)
Focused on all aspects of control theory, decision-making, and system design.
IFAC World Congress
A flagship event presenting the latest trends and achievements in automatic control and related fields.
American Control Conference (ACC)
Highlights significant advancements in control systems and applications.
IFAC Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control of Nonlinear Systems (MICNON)
Focused on nonlinear systems, modeling, and innovative control strategies.
ROBOT 2013: First Iberian Robotics Conference
Regional focus on robotics innovations in Europe with an emphasis on collaboration.
Congreso Nacional de Control Automático
National conference showcasing significant contributions from control system researchers.

Meet Our Researchers

Our team brings together skilled researchers dedicated to advancing control systems and robotics. With diverse expertise and a shared passion for innovation, we work collaboratively to address complex challenges and drive progress in our fields

See All Team Members

Carlos Iván Aldana López

PhD in Sciences in Automation, Robotics and Vision

Research Areas:

– Task space robot control.
– Robot teleoperation.
– Automatic control.

Emmanuel Nuño Ortega

PhD in Advanced Automation and Robotics Sciences

Research Areas:

– Nonlinear control.
– Robotics.
– Complex Networks.

Emmanuel Cruz Zavala

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Automatic Control)

Research Areas:

– Finite time control.
– Control of holonomic and non-holomic robots.
– Sliding mode control.

Collaborate with Us

We invite academic institutions, industry experts, and fellow researchers to join us in advancing the frontiers of control systems and robotics. Whether you’re interested in joint research, technology transfer, or exploring our findings, we’d love to connect.