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Nico Steyn is a robotics researcher whose work bridges collaborative multi-robot systems and assistive healthcare technologies. His primary research areas include adaptive control for mobile multi-robot teams, human intention recognition in industrial collaborative robotics, and human-robot interaction for mobility assistance. Steyn's most cited work, "Adaptive Virtual Impedance Control of a Mobile Multi-Robot System" (2021, 13 citations), advances decentralized robotic coordination by enabling safe, flexible operation in complex human environments—a key step toward practical collaborative robotics beyond safety cages. He also contributes to intention recognition frameworks that enhance safety and efficiency in manufacturing (2025, 3 citations), and has developed innovative indirect user interfaces for robotic walking aids. His papers on human gait tracking (2017, 3 citations) and linear progression measurement using inertial measurement units (2016, 2 citations) demonstrate a commitment to creating multifunctional robotic walkers that respond intuitively to user movement. Steyn's work uniquely spans both industrial and assistive robotics, showing how adaptive control and intention-aware systems can make robots more responsive partners in human-centered environments.