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B. Jensen is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and autonomous mobile robotics, best known for his groundbreaking work on large-scale public deployments of interactive robots. His research focuses on developing robust, safe, and expressive robotic systems capable of engaging with non-expert users in real-world environments. Jensen's most impactful contribution is the design and implementation of the RoboX platform, a fleet of ten autonomous tour guide robots that operated for five months at the Swiss National Exposition Expo.02, interacting with approximately 4,500 visitors daily. This landmark project, detailed in his highly cited 2003 paper "Robox at Expo.02" (228 citations), demonstrated the feasibility of long-term, reliable human-robot interaction in public spaces. He also made significant advances in mobile robot localization, developing innovative methods such as multisensor on-the-fly localization (129 citations) and image fingerprint sequences for visual place recognition (74 citations). Jensen's work on scan alignment with probabilistic distance metrics and motion tracking in urban environments further showcases his commitment to practical, safety-critical applications. His research has fundamentally shaped how robots can be designed to meet, guide, and safely interact with the public, influencing both academic research and real-world deployment strategies.