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Andreas Bihlmaier is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical robotics, cognitive systems, and robot software engineering. He has made pioneering contributions to the field of autonomous minimally invasive surgery, most notably developing the first self-learning, context-sensitive camera-guiding robot capable of autonomous endoscopic camera control — a landmark achievement that has garnered 55 citations and represents a significant leap beyond conventional telemanipulator systems. His broader research agenda explores how cognitive architectures and machine learning can make surgical robots genuinely assistive, as reflected in his foundational work on cognitive medical robotics dating back to 2013. Beyond surgical applications, Bihlmaier has contributed meaningfully to the Robot Operating System (ROS) ecosystem, developing tools for network introspection, reliability, and safety — work that speaks to his commitment to robust, deployable robotic software. His research on learning dynamic spatial relations further demonstrates an interest in equipping robots with richer environmental understanding. With publications spanning autonomous surgery, ROS infrastructure, and robot unit testing, Bihlmaier presents as a technically versatile researcher who bridges cutting-edge surgical automation with the software engineering foundations that make real-world robotic systems trustworthy and maintainable.