Dr. Carlos Cifuentes

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carlos Cifuentes is an Associate Professor in Human-Robot Interaction at the University of the West of England, Bristol. With 15 years of experience, he has led multiple research initiatives focused on designing and developing robotic systems for rehabilitation, assistance, and empowerment. His work, in collaboration with healthcare professionals, examines the effects of robotic technologies on various health conditions, such as cardiac diseases, post-stroke recovery, spinal cord injuries, and developmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder. As of 2021, he serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Robotics Automation Magazine and has contributed to esteemed conferences like ICRA and IROS. Cifuentes has published over 200 scientific papers and is recognized as a leader in the field of healthcare robotics, particularly in the domain of human-robot interaction.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of the West of England

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:50
Prerequisites
GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics 120-136 UCAS Tariff points A-level Mathematics or Physics for Engineering/Architecture
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard undergraduate entry for Engineering, Computer Science, and Built Environment departments.