Andres Osorio Salazar
EPFL STI IEM LAI
Rue de la Maladière 71b
2000 Neuchâtel
+41 21 693 87 76
Office:
MC A4 248
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Website: https://lai.epfl.ch/
Expertise
Robotics, advanced actuator design, soft actuators, sensor design, embedded systems, human-machine interface architecture, electronic-less control, mechanism design, additive and traditional manufacturing, industrial automation, process control, and fluid robotics.
Current Work
Smart Footwear for Diabetic Foot Care and Ulcer Prevention
Every 20 seconds, a person with diabetes has to face an amputation somewhere in the world. The main risk factor is high plantar pressure combined with foot nephropathy. For this reason, in this project, our main goal is to develop a intelligent shoe that can autonomously redistribute and offload high plantar pressure points in the foot.
The project involves the development of two main research topics: miniaturized actuators and plantar pressure sensors. The former is achieved by making use of miniaturized mechanical reductions and electromagnetic actuators, while the former uses advanced piezoresistive materials for plantar pressure feedback in the normal direction, combined with capacitive sensing for the shear direction.
Curriculum vitae
Polyglot researcher (Spanish, English, Japanese and French), with a PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
class 2024. Former R&D Responsible.
Former Mexico’s Embassy recommended MEXT scholar for Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Current research scientist at the Integrated Actuators Laboratory at EPFL.
Passion for problem solving with highly creative approach, prominent structure and analysis capabilities. Self-managing, proactive, highly motivated and ultra-fast learner.
class 2024. Former R&D Responsible.
Former Mexico’s Embassy recommended MEXT scholar for Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Current research scientist at the Integrated Actuators Laboratory at EPFL.
Passion for problem solving with highly creative approach, prominent structure and analysis capabilities. Self-managing, proactive, highly motivated and ultra-fast learner.
Professionals experiences
R&D Intern
Long-duration internship in Air Liquide, Tokyo Innovation Campus, in the Material Science Group.
I worked on the design and construction of two test benches: for advanced materials for CO2 capture, and for fuel cell experiments:
I worked on the design and construction of two test benches: for advanced materials for CO2 capture, and for fuel cell experiments:
- Mechanical design of frame and support for experiment parts
- Instrumentation of automation components, valves, boilers, heaters, PLC, sensors, and controllers
- Design and construction of pressurized piping and vessels for the simulation of flue gas, the capture of CO2, and gas composition analysis
- Wiring of electric and electronic components
- Programming of PLC and HMI for experiment automation
Remote Consultant
- Technical consultant on hypersonic flow measurement rig.
- Remote training of personnel on self-developed software.
- Addition of new features and update of the same.
- Debugging and general maintenance of database and reporting software.
R&D Manager
- Development of new products aimed at improving the testing of pressure-relieving valves.
- Mechatronic design, FEA mechanical, and FVM simulations.
- Programming of HMI, front, and back-end.
- Programming, maintenance, support, and training (including tech support and training in offshore locations) to self-designed software using Labview.
- Implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems, including ISO 9001:2015, NB VR Stamp, and Mexico's EMA NOM-093-SCFI-1994.
- Maintenance of databases and auxiliary systems to the company's ERP software: SAP B1.
- Business reporting for project KPIs by converging data from self-developed maintenance tracking software and SAP B1 databases using Crystal Reports.
Manufacture Engineer
- Ensure the adequate operation of CNC machines and products with a high competitive degree, which allows satisfying the company client's needs (both internal and external).
- Development of manufacturing processes with innovation and continuous improvement focus.
- Set-up and training for a 9 DOF NC machine.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
| Compensation of Output Non-Linearity in SMA Actuators
2021 – 2024
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Directed by
Yusuke Sugahara
Mechanical Engineering
| Robotics
2018 – 2021
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Directed by
Yusuke Sugahara
Selected publications
Temperature gradient for improving the output non-linearity in shape memory alloy actuators
Andres Osorio Salazar, Sugahara Yusuke
Published in Smart Materials and Structures in 2024
Scalable Output Linear Actuators, a Novel Design Concept Using Shape Memory Alloy Wires Driven by Fluid Temperature
Andres Osorio Salazar, Yusuke Sugahara, Daisuke Matsuura, Yukio Takeda
Published in Machines in 2021