About me
Carol Martinez
I am Assistant Professor in Space Robotics (Perception and Robotic Manipulation), Deputy Head of the the Space Robotics Research Group SpaceR at the SnT – Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability, and Trust of the University of Luxembourg. I lead research on intelligent robotic manipulation, integrating multi-modal perception (vision and touch), robot learning, and on-ground testing to bridge simulation and real-world deployment. I also lead Orbital Robotics activities on active space debris removal (ADR), vision-based navigation and perception for on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing OSAM, proposing new concepts based on gecko-inspired interfaces and mechanical intelligence for robust, adaptable, and intelligent interaction in space.
I hold a degree in Mechatronics Engineering (UNAB), and an MSc and PhD in Robotics and Automation (UPM). With nearly two decades of experience, my work applies computer vision and machine learning to industrial, aerial, and space robotics.
I Teach two courses in the Master in Space Technology and Bussiness (ISTM) at UniLu: “Robotic Manipulation in Space” : theory and practice. Currently, I supervise 4 PhD candidates (tactile sensing, mechanical intelligence, tactile-aware RL, visual servoing) and 3 MSc theses.