Prof. Eduardo Castello researches how to combine robotics with blockchain technology, in order to build new distributed robotic systems that help, support, and change the way humanity feeds, communicates, transports and lives. These new technologies will have a substantial impact on our world, and research is needed to help us build more open, fair, and transparent technology ecosystems for future users.

Prof. Castello leads the Cyber-Physical (CyPhy) Life research group at the School of Science and Technology, IE University. He holds a PhD degree in robotics engineering from Osaka University (Ishiguro Lab) and was a postdoctoral associate at the MIT Media Lab for over 5 years.

He has worked on international projects in Japan, Germany, Spain, and the United States, and has collaborated with world-leading researchers, including Hiroshi Ishiguro and Alex ('Sandy') Pentland. His research is published in top scientific journals, including Science Robotics and IEEE Transactions on Robotics, and has been covered by high-profile generalist media (BBC, Wired, The Guardian, RTVE). He has also acted as a columnist covering technology developments for high-profile generalist publications El País and El Mundo.