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B. van Ninhuijs is a robotics researcher whose work bridges mechanical design, electromagnetic actuation, and competitive robotics. His primary research areas include spherical permanent magnet arrays, multi-degree-of-freedom actuation, and the development of agile, lightweight robotic systems for the RoboCup Middle Size League. A major contribution is his analytical model for computing the magnetic flux density of spherical permanent magnet arrays, which offers a path toward replacing bulky gearbox-driven actuators with compact, direct-drive alternatives for human-like motion. This work, cited 5 times, has implications for reducing robot weight and improving dynamic performance. Van Ninhuijs also played a key role in the Tech United Eindhoven team, contributing to hardware and control innovations—such as a ball clamping system and velocity feedback for passing accuracy—that helped secure RoboCup MSL championships in 2014 and 2016. His team description papers from those years have accumulated 6 and 5 citations, respectively, reflecting their impact on the RoboCup community. Through a combination of theoretical modeling and hands-on robotic design, van Ninhuijs has advanced both the science of electromagnetic actuation and the practical art of winning robot soccer.