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Andrew German is a robotics researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of autonomous underwater and amphibious systems. He is best known as a key contributor to the AQUA project, a groundbreaking series of robots capable of walking, swimming, and amphibious operation — a remarkable engineering achievement that drew over 240 citations for its 2007 flagship paper alone. Unlike conventional underwater vehicles that rely on thrusters, AQUA uses leg-based locomotion for both terrestrial and aquatic movement, representing a fundamentally novel approach to multi-environment mobility. German's research spans autonomous robot navigation, vision-based underwater guidance, and 3D environmental reconstruction. His work on visually guided swimming and stereo-inertial sensing addresses real-world challenges such as variable underwater lighting, dynamic objects, and six-degree-of-freedom spatial complexity. His contributions to underwater 3D mapping, including coral reef reconstruction tools designed for both diver-assisted and fully autonomous deployment, demonstrate a commitment to practical marine science applications. With cumulative citations exceeding 560 across his most recognized works, German's research has meaningfully shaped how roboticists approach autonomous operation in challenging aquatic environments, laying important groundwork for future marine exploration and environmental monitoring systems.