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Arjan Buis is a leading researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering, design, and human-robot interaction. His work centers on two key areas: the aesthetics of prosthetic limbs and the development of intelligent wearable robotic systems for gait assistance. Buis’s major contributions include pioneering research into how prosthetic design affects user wellbeing, challenging the traditional view of prostheses as purely medical equipment. His 2015 study on the aesthetic appeal of prosthetic limbs and the Uncanny Valley (35 citations) was among the first to systematically explore how personal characteristics influence attraction to prosthetic designs, highlighting the importance of user-centered aesthetics for improved body image. In parallel, Buis has advanced practical gait rehabilitation technology, developing a wearable inertial sensor system for drop foot assistance (30 citations) that integrates gait phase detection with joint kinematics—a crucial step toward closed-loop adaptive control. His recent work on a human-in-the-loop layered architecture for ankle–foot robots (2023) represents a significant leap in intelligent wearable robotics, enabling more natural and responsive human-machine interaction. With a growing citation impact, Buis is shaping both the functional and emotional dimensions of assistive technology.