Carme Torras

Carme Torras is a Research Professor at the Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics (IRI), a joint center of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics of Barcelona (FIB). She leads the research group in assistive robotics, focusing on ethical, human-centered robotic systems. With over 400 scientific publications, she has made pioneering contributions in robotics, neurocomputing, and artificial intelligence.

• PhD in Computer Science – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
• Master in Computer Science – University of Massachusetts
• Bachelor in Mathematics – University of Barcelona

Her research interests span robotics, artificial intelligence, neurocomputing, and ethics in digital technologies. She emphasizes the societal impact of AI, promoting ethical principles and public engagement. Her recent articles and literary works explore human-robot interaction, assistive systems, and the emotional dimensions of technology.

The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining technical innovation with ethical reflection. Her work integrates robotics with cognitive science, literature, and social responsibility, emphasizing open science and inclusive design. She advocates for an open laboratory model in assistive robotics to foster collaborative innovation.

• Nit de la Robòtica Award (2022)
• Pedrolo Prize for 'La mutación sentimental'
• Ictineu Prize for 'La mutación sentimental' and 'Enxarxats'

Carme Torras has supervised 20 doctoral theses and led 17 European research projects, demonstrating significant leadership in both academic mentoring and large-scale collaborative research. She is deeply involved in science communication, using fiction to explore ethical dilemmas in AI. Her vision includes expanding open-access research infrastructure in robotics.

She leads the assistive robotics research group at IRI, which focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems for healthcare and personal assistance. The team emphasizes ethical design, human-robot collaboration, and accessibility, contributing to both technological advancement and societal dialogue.