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Connor W. Herron is a robotics researcher at the forefront of humanoid robotics and exoskeleton control, with a focus on creating more accessible, capable, and immersive robotic systems. His primary research areas include the design and development of 3D-printed humanoid platforms, avatar systems for remote embodiment, and advanced control architectures for series elastic actuators (SEAs). Herron’s most impactful contribution is the iCub3 avatar system (60 citations), which enables fully immersive, remote embodiment of a humanoid robot—a breakthrough for telepresence and human-robot interaction. He is also the lead designer of PANDORA, an open-source, structurally elastic humanoid robot that leverages additive manufacturing to reduce cost and complexity while introducing novel compliance into the robot’s structure itself. His work on low-level controllers for hierarchically controlled exoskeletons and real-time deep reinforcement learning for SEA force control demonstrates a commitment to bridging hardware design with intelligent, robust control. With over 90 total citations, Herron’s research is shaping the next generation of humanoid robots that are more affordable, adaptable, and intuitive to operate.