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Bastian Latsch is a researcher specializing in wearable sensing technologies, 3D-printed sensors, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on advancing assistive and rehabilitation robotics. His work centers on developing innovative, cost-effective sensing solutions that bridge the gap between human movement detection and robotic control systems. Latsch has made notable contributions through his pioneering use of piezoelectric and piezoresistive materials in additively manufactured sensors. His 3D-printed piezoelectric PLA-based insole for gait event detection — his most-cited work with 26 citations — exemplifies his ability to create practical, low-cost solutions for lower-limb wearable robotics. Complementing this, his research into force myography using ferroelectret sensors (17 citations) has opened new pathways for detecting subtle muscle movements to infer motion intention in elderly care and rehabilitation contexts. Beyond wearables, Latsch has addressed structural sensor integration challenges in robotics through low-creep piezoresistive force sensors designed for robotic end-effectors. His earlier work on vibrotactile phantom sensation feedback further demonstrates his breadth across human-robot interaction modalities. With cumulative citations rapidly growing since 2023, Latsch is emerging as a productive voice in affordable, functional sensing for assistive technologies.