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SJacoboZavaleta/README.md

Sergio Jácobo Zavaleta 🤖

Mechatronics Engineer | Robotics Researcher | Soft Robotics & Assistive Technologies

Founder of La Tercera Fundación

Engineering systems that bridge biomechanics, control theory, and human dignity.

🧠 Research Profile

I am a Robotics Engineer focused on the design and control of intelligent mechanical systems for rehabilitation and human assistance.

My current work centers on:

  • Soft Robotics
  • Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuators
  • Control systems for rehabilitation exoskeletons
  • Biomechanical modeling and assistive technologies

I am academically driven, yet actively seeking new technological challenges in robotics, advanced actuation systems, and intelligent control architectures.

🔬 Current Research Focus

  • Design of SMA-based actuation systems
  • Thermal–mechanical modeling of smart materials
  • Nonlinear control strategies for compliant mechanisms
  • Embedded implementation of rehabilitation exoskeleton prototypes
  • Open-source documentation for reproducible research

🛠️ Technical Stack

Programming & Scientific Computing

  • Python
  • R
  • MATLAB

Mechanical & CAD Design

  • Fusion 360
  • SolidWorks

Robotics & Control

  • ROS
  • Gazebo
  • Webots
  • PID & nonlinear control
  • Path planning & navigation

📊 Research & Development Activity

🌐 Digital Archive

Technical writing, research essays, and long-form reflections:

👉 La Tercera Fundación

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"To see with eyes unclouded by hate." — Ashitaka

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