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Konstantinos Tsampazis is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of deep reinforcement learning, simulation, and low-cost robotic systems. His most significant contribution is the development of **Deepbots**, a deep reinforcement learning framework integrated with the Webots simulator, which has become a foundational tool for researchers and students working on robot learning tasks. This work, his most cited with 32 citations, provides an accessible bridge between simulation environments and reinforcement learning algorithms. Tsampazis has also advanced practical robotics through his work on **action masking for differential-drive robot navigation**, demonstrating that effective obstacle avoidance and target reaching can be achieved using only low-cost sensors—a finding with important implications for affordable robotics. His contributions to the **OpenDR** ecosystem further showcase his commitment to making deep learning tools accessible for robotics applications. Additionally, his research on leveraging deep learning for efficient human digitization and realistic data generation highlights his versatility in applying AI techniques to both simulation and real-world perception challenges. Through these efforts, Tsampazis is helping to democratize advanced robotics research by lowering both the computational and hardware barriers to entry.