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Joost Groenen is a key figure in the development of autonomous soccer-playing robots, with his work centered on the RoboCup Middle Size League (MSL). As a core member of the Tech United Eindhoven team, his primary research areas include mechanical design, embedded control systems, and real-time software architecture for multi-robot coordination. Groenen’s major contributions are evident in two highly cited team description papers: the 2014 entry details his work on a prototype ball clamping system and velocity feedback control to improve passing accuracy, while the 2015 paper documents the team’s championship victory at RoboCup 2014. These publications, with 6 and 5 citations respectively, have influenced subsequent MSL designs by addressing critical challenges in ball handling and cooperative play. Groenen’s achievements extend beyond hardware; his integration of advanced control algorithms into robust, competition-ready platforms has helped set a benchmark for agile, coordinated robot teams. His work continues to inspire students and researchers in robotics, particularly those focused on dynamic, real-world multi-agent systems.