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Ahmed Jaffar is a pioneering researcher in humanoid robotics and prosthetic hand design, with a career dedicated to bridging the gap between human dexterity and robotic functionality. His foundational work on the humanoid robot NAO, a highly cited 2011 review, established a benchmark for control and motion exploration in affordable biped robots, making advanced robotics accessible to labs worldwide. Jaffar’s major contributions lie in developing multifingered anthropomorphic hands and hybrid-actuated finger prostheses with tactile sensing, achieving biomimetic grip and manipulation—a feat documented in papers with up to 30 citations. His innovative use of pressure-sensitive conductive rubber for tactile sensors, cited 16 times, enabled precise touch feedback for robotic hands at UiTM. Beyond prosthetics, Jaffar advanced agricultural automation through terrain classification for track-driven robots, cited 19 times, enhancing autonomous adaptation in crop care. With over 220 total citations across his top works, Jaffar’s research not only pushes the boundaries of humanoid motion and prosthetic realism but also inspires practical solutions for rehabilitation and field robotics, marking him as a key figure in engineering biomimetic systems.