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A. Kargov is a leading figure in the development of anthropomorphic robotic hands and humanoid robots, with a focus on creating dexterous, human-like manipulation systems. His key research areas include the design of lightweight, fluidically actuated hands, torque-controlled humanoid platforms, and modular robotic systems for assistive and rehabilitation applications. Kargov’s major contributions center on the FRH-4 hand, a hybrid concept combining an anthropomorphic five-fingered hand with a precision three-jaw gripper, and the ARMAR-4 humanoid robot, a 63-degree-of-freedom torque-controlled platform with over 214 sensors. His work on flexible fluidic actuators has enabled compact, biologically inspired designs that mimic human dexterity while maintaining robustness. With over 290 citations across his most-cited papers, Kargov’s research has significantly advanced the fields of assistive robotics and rehabilitation, particularly through the development of hands capable of autonomous or interactive tasks in human environments. Notable achievements include the integration of modular design principles and the application of fluidic drive elements, which have paved the way for safer, more adaptive robotic systems in real-world settings.