Dr. Betsy Dayana Marcela Chaparro Rico is a Lecturer in Robotics at Swansea University's School of Mathematics and Computer Science, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She holds a Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Electronic Engineering from Unisangil University (Colombia, 2011), a Master's (2014) and PhD (2018) in Advanced Technology from Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute, and a PhD in Civil, Mechanical, and Biomechanics Engineering from the University of Cassino (Italy). Her research focuses on Medical Robotics, Assistive Robotics, and Sensor Systems, with notable contributions to rehabilitation devices and AI-driven gait analysis. Education: BEng (Honours) in Electronic Engineering, Unisangil University, Colombia (2011) MSc in Advanced Technology, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico (2014) PhD in Advanced Technology, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico (2018) PhD in Civil, Mechanical, and Biomechanics Engineering, University of Cassino, Italy (2018) Research Interests: Dr. Chaparro Rico's work spans Medical Robotics (e.g., exoskeletons, rehabilitation devices), Assistive Robotics (patient-specific orthosis design), and Sensor Systems for healthcare applications. She emphasizes translating theory into practice, particularly in robotics education and real-world solutions. Grants & Collaborations: Developed robotic rehabilitation systems funded by the National Polytechnic Institute's SIP program (e.g., teleoperated robots for high-pressure cleaning, 2017). Collaborated with institutions like the Clinical Research Institute IRCCS Neuromed (2019–2022) and CICATA Unit, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Biomechatronics Lab at IRCCS Neuromed and contributed to the IDENTUS research group at Unisangil University. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to robotics and biomedical engineering.









