B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering
Universidad de los Andes · Bogotá, Colombia
Robotics and Control Systems
Leffer Trochez
Ph.D. Student in Engineering
Electronic Engineer and M.Sc. in Electronic and Computer Engineering focused on robotics, control systems, embedded platforms, simulation, and engineering research.
About
About Me
I am an Electronic Engineer and Ph.D. student in Engineering at Universidad de los Andes. My academic work is centered on robotics, control systems, modeling, simulation, embedded systems, and technology-based engineering projects.
My research interests include robotic platforms, control-oriented system integration, MATLAB/Simulink workflows, ROS 2, MuJoCo simulation, embedded electronics, sensing systems, and real-world robotic implementation.
Current Focus
- Robotics and control systems
- Robotic simulation and real-world implementation
- Embedded systems and sensing platforms
- Academic research and engineering design
Education
Academic Background
M.Sc. in Electronic and Computer Engineering
Universidad de los Andes · Bogotá, Colombia
Ph.D. Student in Engineering
Universidad de los Andes · Bogotá, Colombia
Experience
Professional and Research Experience
Research Group Member
GIAP Research Group · Universidad de los Andes
Research activities related to robotics, control systems, intelligent systems, and engineering projects within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
COBÓTICA 2025 Competition Participant
Expo Manufactura · Monterrey, Mexico
Participated in COBÓTICA 2025, a collaborative robotics competition focused on industrial automation challenges involving collaborative robots, PLC integration, programming, sensing, and teamwork with technologies from Universal Robots, Siemens, and Festo.
Teaching and Academic Support
Universidad de los Andes
Academic support in engineering courses related to robotics, electronics, control systems, and laboratory-based learning.
Projects
Selected Projects
Sim2Real Control Framework for Unitree G1
A MATLAB/Simulink-based framework that connects MuJoCo simulation and ROS 2 deployment for the Unitree G1 humanoid robot.
MATLAB/Simulink
MuJoCo
ROS 2
Unitree G1
Electronic Update of a Differential Robot
Modernization of a robotic platform using ESP32, ESP32-CAM, ROS 2, sensors, motor drivers, LiDAR, micro-ROS, and embedded electronics.
ESP32
ESP32-CAM
micro-ROS
PCB
Publications
Conference Papers and Posters
Conference Paper
DuqueXII: A Robotics-Based Approach for Mitigating Domestic Accidents in Early Childhood
Leffer Trochez, Jorge Lopez-Jimenez, and Nicanor Quijano
Published in the 2025 IEEE 7th Colombian Conference on Automatic Control (CCAC), Pereira, Colombia. DOI: 10.1109/CCAC64704.2025.11259224.
Poster
A MATLAB/Simulink-Based Sim2Real Control Framework for the Unitree G1 Using ROS 2 and MuJoCo
ICRA 2026 · Vienna, Austria
Poster associated with the Sim2Real Control Framework for the Unitree G1 humanoid robot.
Skills
Technical Skills and Languages
Robotics and Simulation
ROS 2, micro-ROS, MuJoCo, Gazebo, Unitree G1, robotic sensing, robotic platforms, simulation workflows.
Programming and Engineering Tools
Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, Arduino, Git, GitHub, LaTeX, technical documentation.
Electronics and Embedded Systems
ESP32, Arduino, NVIDIA Jetson platforms, sensors, actuators, PCB design, power systems, motor drivers, prototyping.
Design and Prototyping
3D modeling design, mechanical prototyping, electronic integration, CAD workflows, robot assembly, testing and validation.
Languages
Spanish: Native
English: Professional / academic working proficiency
Contact
Contact
Leffer Trochez
Electronic Engineer | M.Sc. in Electronic and Computer Engineering | Ph.D. Student in Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
GIAP Research Group
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
