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Anatolii Sianov is a leading researcher in soft robotics and tactile sensing, with a focus on endowing robots with a refined sense of touch for manipulation and locomotion. His primary research areas include soft barometric tactile sensors, contact localization, and force estimation for robotic grippers and legged robots. Sianov’s major contributions include the development of a novel soft barometric tactile sensor that simultaneously localizes contact points and estimates normal force, validated for slip detection in robotic grippers—a breakthrough for industrial automation and dexterous grasping. His work on integrating barometric pressure sensor arrays into deformable rubber spheres has advanced tactile exploration on legged robots, such as the Unitree Go1, enabling them to withstand repeated impacts of up to 40 N while enhancing edge detection. Sianov’s iterative pressure reconstruction technique further refines tactile data accuracy, improving robotic gripping systems across industries. With over 44 total citations from his most-cited papers, his research has significant impact, particularly his 2022 study (35 citations) which is foundational for soft tactile sensing. Sianov’s innovative sensors bridge the gap between theoretical haptics and practical robotic applications, making him a key figure in the field.