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Fabrice Gravez is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of biomechanics and robotics, with a primary focus on the dynamic simulation and control of humanoid bipedal locomotion. His major contributions center on developing sophisticated mathematical frameworks for modeling and controlling walking gaits, particularly for robots with complex degrees of freedom (DOFs). Notably, his early work on the "Robian II" virtual manikin employed a biomimetic approach to model a 25-DOF humanoid based on a common European male physique, laying the groundwork for more realistic simulations. Gravez advanced the field by introducing a homogeneous matrix approach for operational space control of bipedal robots with flexible feet, integrating structural robot aspects with motion-capture reference trajectories. He further innovated by proposing a control strategy that relies on planning sequential walking events rather than predefined trajectories, enabling local reactivity. While his most-cited paper has garnered 12 citations, his cumulative body of work—spanning from 3D dynamic simulation to flexible-foot control—demonstrates a sustained effort to bridge human motion analysis with robotic implementation, making his research a valuable resource for students and engineers exploring humanoid gait synthesis and control.