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Mohamed Abderrahim is a prominent robotics and automation researcher whose work spans mobile robotics, construction automation, and autonomous inspection systems. Based at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, he has made significant contributions to fields that sit at the intersection of practical engineering and cutting-edge algorithmic development. Among his most influential contributions is a sensor-based path planning framework combining Voronoi diagrams with fast marching methods, which has garnered 196 citations and remains a foundational reference in mobile robot navigation. His development of the ROMA climbing robot family — autonomous caterpillar-inspired machines designed for hazardous inspection tasks on 3D metallic structures — demonstrates his talent for translating robotics theory into real-world industrial solutions, with related papers collectively accumulating over 280 citations. His work on anti-swinging control for autonomous construction cranes (178 citations) further highlights his expertise in precision control systems. Abderrahim has also contributed to evolutionary computation, open-source educational robotics platforms, and kinematic model identification for industrial manipulators. His widely cited survey on robotics and automation in construction underscores his broader vision for the field. With a diverse portfolio exceeding 1,000 total citations, he stands as a versatile and impactful figure in applied robotics research.