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Anastasios Zompas is a robotics researcher focused on developing intelligent systems that assist vulnerable populations and improve precision in medical interventions. His work spans two key areas: assistive robotics for healthcare and robot-assisted medical procedures. Zompas is best known for his contributions to the RAMCIP project, where he helped design a service robot that provides proactive, discreet assistance to elderly individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairments (MCI) in their homes. This work, published in 2018 and cited 18 times, addresses the critical need for technology that supports aging populations while respecting their autonomy and dignity. In the medical domain, Zompas advanced needle steering technology by introducing the use of the Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS) for three-dimensional, ultrasound-guided needle insertions. His 2016 paper on this topic, with 7 citations, demonstrates how commercial ultrasound transducers can be repurposed to achieve high targeting accuracy in soft tissue phantoms, a step toward safer, more precise biopsies and treatments. Zompas’s research exemplifies how robotics can bridge the gap between technical innovation and real-world healthcare challenges, making him a notable contributor to both assistive and interventional robotics.