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Marc Manz is a leading researcher in the fields of advanced robotics and autonomous space systems, with a focus on multi-legged locomotion and in-space manufacturing. His most notable contribution is the development and control of the MANTIS robot, a highly capable multi-legged platform designed for complex terrain navigation. The foundational paper on this work, published in 2016, has garnered 27 citations, establishing Manz as a key figure in bio-inspired robotic locomotion and the LIMES project at the DFKI RIC and University of Bremen. More recently, Manz has made significant strides in the emerging domain of on-orbit servicing and assembly. As a principal contributor to the PERIOD project, he co-authored a 2023 study on in-space manufacturing, assembly, and refuelling technologies, which has already attracted 7 citations. This work challenges the traditional paradigm of Earth-built satellites, proposing autonomous robotic systems for direct orbital construction. Manz’s research bridges terrestrial robotics and space engineering, demonstrating how multi-legged platforms and modular autonomy can revolutionize both planetary exploration and space infrastructure. His achievements highlight a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of robotic capability, from ground-based locomotion to the final frontier.