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Mohd Zafri Baharuddin is a robotics engineer whose work bridges industrial inspection, assistive technology, and educational robotics. His primary research focuses on developing specialized robots for inspecting confined, hazardous environments—particularly boiler headers in thermal power plants. His most cited work, a 2012 review on in-pipe inspection robots (84 citations), established a foundational taxonomy of locomotion types that has guided subsequent designs. Baharuddin’s practical contributions are exemplified by the LS-01 and Boiler Header Inspection Robot (BHIR) prototypes, which he designed and field-tested in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in Malaysia. These robots address the critical need for routine inspection of thick-walled boiler headers, reducing human risk and downtime. His work on the RS-485 interface and image acquisition systems for these robots demonstrates a systems-level approach to teleoperation and data collection. Beyond industrial applications, Baharuddin has explored affordable bionic prosthetics, developing a telecontrolled prosthetic hand using the Myo Armband, and created a 4-DOF SCARA robot for educational purposes. His recent work extends to robotics-based radiation mapping, showing continued innovation in safety-critical sensing. With over 145 total citations, Baharuddin’s research has tangible impact on power plant maintenance, accessibility, and engineering education.