Javier Alejandro Álvarez López

Software Developer at Continental Engineering Services, a highly flexible and dynamic team that provides consulting to business units within Continental and external clients as well.

Responsible of developing several devices for Waseda University, including robot skin, adjustable end-efectors, collaborative robots, emergency stop system for robotic use, among others. Achieved the patent of three of devices, the development of five different sensors for robotic skin, and an award winning collaborative robot (NICEBOT).

Developed a sensor for distance and force sensing, mainly to be implemented as soft skin for collaborative robots; Participated in the development of a safe collaborative robot, based on a new actuator technology, allowing people to work in the surroundings of the robot without the risk of injury

Responsible of the development of physical rehabilitation devices, using state-of-the-art technologies, such as BLE, GPS and IMU. Achieved the development and manufacture of the second generation of rehabilitation devices for the company, and the publication of two user manuals for previously developed devices.