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Meftah Ghrissi is a robotics researcher dedicated to deploying intelligent machines where they can have the greatest societal and industrial impact. His work spans two critical domains: assistive robotics for aging populations and autonomous inspection for heavy industry. On the assistive side, Ghrissi was a key contributor to the **ROBADOM** and **EnrichMe** projects, which designed robots to support older adults, particularly those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). These projects pioneered non-pharmacological, ICT-based interventions to promote independence and active aging, addressing a pressing global healthcare challenge. In the industrial sphere, Ghrissi’s work on the **MAINBOT** project is particularly notable. This initiative developed mobile robots—both ground and climbing—capable of autonomously executing non-destructive inspection and maintenance tasks in extensive industrial plants. His research on path-tracking and parking manoeuvre control for industrial tricycle robots further demonstrates his technical depth in motion control. With over 99 combined citations, his most influential work, "Designing an assistive robot for older adults" (46 citations), highlights his ability to bridge human-centered design with robust robotic control, making him a notable figure in both service and field robotics.