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Mochammad Ariyanto is an accomplished robotics researcher whose work spans assistive robotics, soft robotics, and biohybrid systems. Based in Indonesia, he has made significant contributions to the development of wearable and rehabilitative robotic devices, with a particular focus on enhancing human motor capabilities and supporting individuals with physical disabilities. Ariyanto's most cited work (27 citations) introduces a neural network-driven control system for wearable extra robotic fingers, enabling bimanual manipulation assistance — a landmark contribution to supernumerary robotics. His early investigations into low-cost anthropomorphic robotic hands and SimMechanics-integrated systems demonstrate a consistent commitment to accessible, practical robotic solutions tailored to resource-constrained settings like Indonesia. His research on soft pneumatic actuators and exoskeleton gloves (collectively garnering over 40 citations) has advanced hand rehabilitation technology by prioritizing compliance, safety, and user comfort over rigid alternatives. Beyond assistive devices, Ariyanto has ventured into biohybrid robotics, publishing pioneering work on cyborg cockroach navigation and international teleoperated biobot locomotion, reflecting a bold interdisciplinary vision. With over 155 cumulative citations across a decade of publishing, his portfolio exemplifies the productive intersection of control engineering, biomechatronics, and human-centered design — making him a notable figure in Southeast Asian robotics research.