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Lars Duggen is a researcher at the forefront of bio-inspired robotics and additive manufacturing for wearable technology. His work uniquely bridges the gap between biological observation and engineering application, most notably through his deep investigation of the African dung beetle (*Scarabaeus galenus*). Duggen’s key contributions include the bio-inspired design and kinematic analysis of multifunctional robot legs that mimic the insect’s ability to both walk and manipulate objects, a concept detailed in his 2017 and 2018 papers (garnering 9 and 2 citations, respectively). On the wearable technology front, he pioneered the development of a conformal, optimized 3D-printed kneepad with integrated deformation sensing (2021, 4 citations), a smart wearable aimed at monitoring the posture of tilers to alleviate work-related strain. His work on "3D Printed Hybrid Flexible Electronics with Direct Light Synthesis" (2019, 3 citations) further cements his role in advancing flexible electronics. By combining biological inspiration with cutting-edge 3D printing, Duggen is creating intelligent, adaptive systems that promise to revolutionize both robotics and human health monitoring.