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Ahmad Mahmood Tahir is a robotics researcher whose work spans high-stakes industrial applications, planetary exploration, and biomedical engineering. His most impactful contribution, "Robotics for Nuclear Power Plants — Challenges and future perspectives" (74 citations), addresses the critical role of robotics in minimizing human radiation exposure during inspection and maintenance, aligning with IAEA recommendations. Tahir further advances autonomous navigation with "State estimation technique for a planetary robotic rover" (23 citations), developing sophisticated localization methods for Mars rovers operating under extreme environmental constraints. In biomedical robotics, he designed a robotic mastication simulator for interactive load testing of dental implants and the mandible, demonstrating cross-disciplinary innovation. Tahir also explores human-machine interfaces, including Brain-Computer Interface systems for rehabilitation beyond basic assistance, and investigates soft robotics as a paradigm for mimicking natural organisms. His work consistently targets environments where human presence is dangerous or impossible—from nuclear reactors to distant planets—while also pushing the boundaries of assistive technology. With a research portfolio that integrates robust engineering with practical deployment challenges, Tahir exemplifies how robotics can extend human capability across the most demanding frontiers of industry, space, and medicine.