Karen Torres-Medina

Karen Torres-Medina

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A versatile and proactive Mechatronics Engineer with expertise in AI, robotics, TinyML, and IoT. Passionate about creating impactful solutions through innovation and technology.

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publications

Navegación Autónoma para un Velero Inteligente - Sensailor

Published in Congreso Iberoamericano de Ingeniería Mecánica - CIBIM 2022, 2022

Este artículo presenta una arquitectura para la navegación autónoma de veleros, incluyendo mapeo, localización y evasión de obstáculos, con validación experimental en un prototipo de velero.

Recommended citation: Fajardo-Pruna, M., Sanchez-Orozco, D., Torres-Medina, K., Lopez-Estrada, L., Tutiven, C., Vidal, Y. (2022). "Navegación Autónoma para un Velero Inteligente - Sensailor." Congreso Iberoamericano de Ingeniería Mecánica - CIBIM 2022, 23 de noviembre, España.
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Myoelectric Prosthesis Using Sensor Fusion Between Electromyography and Pulse Oximetry Signals

Published in Journal Européen des Systèmes Automatisés, 2023

This paper presents a myoelectric upper limb prosthesis controlled using sensor fusion between electromyography and pulse oximetry signals, achieving 93% prediction accuracy for user movement intentions.

Recommended citation: Torres, K., Espinoza, J., Asanza, V., Lorente-Leyva, L., Peluffo-Ordóñez, D. (2023). "Myoelectric Prosthesis Using Sensor Fusion Between Electromyography and Pulse Oximetry Signals." Journal Européen des Systèmes Automatisés, 56(4), 641-649.
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Autonomous Navigation for an Intelligent Sailboat - Sensailor

Published in Book Chapter, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, XV Ibero-American Congress of Mechanical Engineering, 2023

This paper presents the development of an autonomous navigation system for the intelligent sailboat Sensailor, utilizing Lidar and AI algorithms for path planning and obstacle avoidance.

Recommended citation: Fajardo-Pruna, M., Sanchez-Orozco, D., Torres-Medina, K., Lopez-Estrada, L., Tutiven, C., Vidal, Y. (2023). "Autonomous Navigation for an Intelligent Sailboat - Sensailor." Advances in Mechanical Engineering, XV Ibero-American Congress of Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 65.
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talks

Modeling of Intelligent Control Strategies for an Autonomous Sailboat - Sensailor

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I had the honor of presenting my paper titled “Modeling of Intelligent Control Strategies for an Autonomous Sailboat - Sensailor” at the IEEE 5th International Conference on Advanced Systems and Emergent Technologies (IC_ASET’2022). This conference, held in Tunis, brought together experts from across the globe to discuss emergent technologies and advanced systems.

Autonomous Navigation for an Intelligent Sailboat - Sensailor

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I participated as a speaker at the XV Ibero-American Congress of Mechanical Engineering (CIM 2022), held from November 22-24, 2022, at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain.

IBM/IEEE AI Compute Symposium 2024 (AICS’24) - From Chiplets to Future AI Ecosystems

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I participated in the IBM/IEEE AI Compute Symposium 2024 (AICS’24) held at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY, USA. The symposium brought together leading experts, researchers, and students in the field of artificial intelligence to discuss AI compute challenges and future research directions.

teaching

Teaching Experience - Robotics Teacher

Class, EDUCAR, Guayaquil, 2023

As a Robotics Teacher at EDUCAR in Guayaquil during 2023, I had the opportunity to teach robotics to school and high school students. The focus of my classes was to engage students in STEM subjects through hands-on robotics projects, incorporating artificial intelligence and programming concepts to encourage critical thinking and creativity.