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Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) has established itself as a dynamic research hub in northeastern Iran, with a robotics and artificial intelligence program that punches well above its weight on the global stage. The university's engineering faculty has cultivated deep expertise across an impressively broad spectrum, from advanced parallel mechanism design and prosthetic robotics to intelligent control systems and biomedical applications — making it a compelling destination for researchers interested in the intersection of mechanical intelligence and human-centered technology. FUM's most distinctive contributions lie in rehabilitation and assistive robotics, where its researchers have pioneered EMG-driven control architectures for hip exoskeletons, combining deep learning and adaptive fuzzy impedance control to interpret human intent with remarkable precision. These efforts, garnering well over 200 cumulative citations, have meaningfully advanced the global conversation on assist-as-needed rehabilitation systems. In parallel mechanisms, FUM has produced foundational analytical work on 3-PSP spatial manipulators and Gough–Stewart platforms, establishing rigorous stiffness and dynamic modeling frameworks widely referenced by the international mechanisms community. The university also demonstrates impressive breadth: its researchers have tackled snake robot locomotion, swarm intelligence for maze navigation, IPMC actuator modeling, digital twin frameworks for medical microrobots, and the integration of intelligent systems into library science. The homegrown FUM SCARA robot project — designed entirely by students — exemplifies a hands-on engineering culture that bridges theory and practice. Robust impedance control for mobile manipulators and general type-2 fuzzy control for uncertain nonlinear systems further highlight the depth of FUM's control theory expertise. For prospective students and collaborators, FUM offers a uniquely energetic research environment where ambitious multidisciplinary problems — spanning medical robotics, advanced manufacturing, and AI-driven control — are pursued with rigor and creativity.