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.

Publications

Journal Articles

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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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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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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