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Andrew Bennett is a robotics researcher whose work spans emergency response systems, marine robotics, and autonomous environmental monitoring. His early research produced HazBot, a teleoperated robot with haptic feedback designed to assist first responders during hazardous material incidents, demonstrating his commitment to applying robotics in high-stakes, real-world scenarios. Bennett subsequently shifted focus toward ocean and coastal environments, where he has made sustained contributions to autonomous vehicle design for marine sample collection — work that has helped lower barriers to fieldwork in previously inaccessible or dangerous locations, garnering over 20 citations across related publications. A recurring theme in his later career is the development of cable-mounted robotic platforms for nearshore and coastal monitoring, with projects progressing from initial design through extended multi-year deployment testing. More recently, he has explored autonomous aquaculture robotics, addressing food sustainability challenges through ocean-based farming technologies. Collectively, his portfolio reflects a researcher driven by practical impact — building systems that operate reliably in demanding field conditions to support environmental science, disaster response, and sustainable resource management. His work is particularly valuable to researchers and engineers seeking deployable solutions at the intersection of robotics and environmental stewardship.