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Boby George is a leading researcher in sensor technologies and measurement systems, with particular expertise in angle sensing, capacitive and inductive sensors, and flexible sensors for soft robotics. His work spans critical application domains including automotive, robotics, aerospace, and assistive technologies for mobility-impaired individuals. George's most influential contribution is his comprehensive 2020 review of angle sensing technologies, which has garnered 162 citations and serves as a definitive reference for researchers and engineers working with non-contact angular position systems. Complementing this, his 2017 paper introducing a wide-range capacitive sensor capable of measuring both linear and angular displacement has attracted 123 citations, demonstrating practical innovation with broad industrial relevance. More recently, George has directed his focus toward soft robotics, developing novel magnetic coupling and planar coil-based bend sensors for soft robotic grippers, reflecting his ability to adapt sensing principles to emerging technologies. His research also extends into assistive applications, including impedance-based terrain recognition systems embedded in footwear to support visually impaired individuals and amputees. With a citation profile demonstrating sustained and growing impact across multiple decades, George exemplifies a researcher who bridges fundamental sensor design with meaningful real-world applications, making his work valuable reading for engineers and scientists across robotics, instrumentation, and rehabilitation engineering.