Mohammad Farajtabar

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Mohammad Farajtabar is a leading researcher in physical human–robot interaction (pHRI), with a focus on contact-based collaboration between humans and robots. His work addresses the critical challenge of enabling robots to safely and effectively operate in close proximity to people, leveraging advanced sensor technologies to perceive and respond to human motion. His most-cited paper, "The path towards contact-based physical human–robot interaction" (2024, 25 citations), provides a comprehensive roadmap for the field, synthesizing key developments in sensing, control, and safety for physical HRI. Farajtabar’s contributions are foundational to the design of robots that can engage in intuitive, adaptive, and safe physical collaboration—paving the way for applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and assistive robotics. His research is widely recognized for bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical implementations, influencing both academic inquiry and industrial robot design. With a growing citation impact, Farajtabar continues to shape the future of human–robot teamwork, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of contact-based pHRI.