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Georg Wiedebach is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of humanoid locomotion, whole-body control, and robotic character design. Best known for his contributions to Team IHMC's acclaimed performance in the DARPA Robotics Challenge — where the team placed first or second across all three phases — Wiedebach has helped shape modern approaches to bipedal robot control in demanding real-world environments. His 2016 retrospective on that challenge (51 citations) remains a landmark reference for researchers tackling hardware-software integration under extreme conditions. His 2018 paper on straight-leg walking (39 citations) introduced an elegant whole-body control framework that achieves natural, energy-efficient gaits without complex height planning, a meaningful step forward for practical humanoid deployment. More recently, Wiedebach has expanded his focus toward entertainment robotics, co-authoring work on expressive, artist-directed motion for bipedal robotic characters and interactive tools for designing stylized gaits — bridging the gap between engineering rigor and creative application. His footstep planning research further advances autonomous navigation over rough terrain. Across these diverse contributions, Wiedebach's career reflects a commitment to making humanoid robots not only capable, but versatile and engaging in the real world.