David Cruz Ortiz obtained his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute in June 2013, and the Advanced Technology Master's Degree from the same institute in December 2015. He obtained his Ph.D. in Automatic Control Science from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV-IPN), February 2020 in Mexico City. His main research interests include robust control and bilateral control theories, as well as the design, construction, and control of bio-inspired robotic systems. In the biomedical field, his areas of interest include the development of robotic medical systems with surgical and rehabilitation applications.