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Auralius Manurung is a leading figure in the advancement of autonomous and interactive robotic systems for surgery and rehabilitation. His research focuses on bridging the gap between teleoperation and full autonomy, particularly within the high-stakes environment of the operating room. Manurung’s most significant contribution is the development of an "energy tank-based interactive control architecture" for robotic surgery, a foundational work cited over 220 times that addresses the critical safety and regulatory challenges of introducing autonomous actions. He has further advanced the field by creating cognitive robotic systems capable of performing simple surgical tasks (53 citations) and developing sophisticated motion planning algorithms for multi-arm surgical robots. Beyond surgery, Manurung’s work extends to rehabilitation robotics, where he has designed intuitive interaction controls for gait rehabilitation robots that enable active patient walking on varied terrains. His diverse portfolio, which also includes developing user interfaces for heavy machinery, demonstrates a consistent focus on intuitive human-robot interaction and control. Through his pioneering efforts, Manurung is helping to define the future of safe, semi-autonomous robotic assistance in medicine.