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Bastian Gaspers is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, specializing in teleoperation systems for safety-critical environments such as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and civil protection. His work centers on enhancing operator control of mobile manipulators through immersive technologies and intuitive interfaces. Gaspers pioneered the evaluation of immersive teleoperation systems using standardized tasks and measurements, establishing benchmarks that have garnered 12 citations and influenced subsequent research in the field. He has made significant contributions to gesture-based control, developing frameworks that combine IMU sensors with Online Lazy Neighborhood Graph search to eliminate cumbersome physical controls, enabling natural human-robot interaction. His comparative studies of joystick versus immersive control methods for mobile manipulation, cited 10 times, have provided critical insights into operator performance. Notably, Gaspers proposed an innovative approach integrating virtual reality with camera data and wearable sensor jackets, achieving 7 citations for advancing teleoperation fidelity. He also developed methods for door-opening with mobile manipulators without force-torque feedback, demonstrating practical solutions for real-world deployment. With over 38 total citations across his key publications, Gaspers continues to shape the future of teleoperation, making hazardous tasks safer and more efficient through human-centered robotic systems.