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Marek Perkowski is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of quantum computing, robotics, and artificial intelligence, whose work has fundamentally explored how quantum mechanical principles can govern robotic behavior and cognition. Based at Portland State University, Perkowski has dedicated much of his career to developing quantum circuit-based controllers for robots, investigating how superposition and probabilistic quantum states can model everything from emotional responses to sequential decision-making in humanoid systems. His most influential contributions include the development of quantum robot architectures — most notably his "Quantum Robots for Teenagers" framework and fuzzy quantum circuits for modeling emotional behavior — demonstrating that quantum circuits can realistically encode nuanced, affect-driven robot responses. His work on quantum finite state machines further established theoretical foundations for quantum sequential logic in robotic applications. Beyond quantum systems, Perkowski has made meaningful contributions to assistive technology, evidenced by PSUBOT, a voice-controlled wheelchair developed for people with disabilities. With citations spanning multiple decades — from early computer vision work in 1992 through quantum motion research in 2021 — Perkowski's interdisciplinary reach encompasses multiple-valued logic synthesis, interactive robot theatre, and music-driven expressive motion. His sustained output reflects a career devoted to expanding the boundaries of what robots can perceive, feel, and autonomously decide.