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Hamid Bentarzi is a leading researcher in autonomous mobile robotics, with a focused expertise in path planning, trajectory generation, and human–robot collaboration within complex, three-dimensional environments. His work addresses the core challenge of enabling robots to navigate uneven and dynamic terrains safely and efficiently. Bentarzi’s major contributions include pioneering methods for optimal path planning in 3D uneven environments, where his 2014 paper on terrain traversability has garnered 11 citations, establishing a foundational approach for off-road navigation. He further advanced the field by integrating NURBs (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) for smooth trajectory generation and following, a technique that allows robots to avoid obstacles while maintaining fluid motion in 3D space, cited 10 times. His innovative shared control framework, which blends human input with autonomous decision-making for path generation, has been recognized with 8 citations, highlighting its impact on intuitive robot operation. Bentarzi has also explored the intersection of robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT), proposing a novel IoT-based path planning approach that leverages networked devices for real-time navigation. With a consistent publication record from 2012 to 2019, his work on map building using splines and dynamic environment navigation underscores his commitment to solving real-world mobility challenges, making him a key figure in advancing autonomous robot capabilities.