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Philipp Kloss is a robotics researcher whose work spans two compelling frontiers: multi-legged terrestrial robotics and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Based at the DFKI Robotics Innovation Center (DFKI RIC) in Bremen, Germany, Kloss has made significant contributions to the development of innovative robotic platforms designed for challenging and extreme environments. His most recognized work includes the development of MANTIS, a sophisticated multi-legged robot created through the LIMES project, which has garnered 27 citations for its detailed mechanical design, sensor integration, and computing architecture. Equally notable is his research into under-ice exploration systems, reflecting a broader ambition to push robotic exploration into scientifically critical and logistically demanding environments — including the prospect of exploring Jupiter's icy moons — earning 20 citations. Kloss has also championed miniaturization in underwater robotics, contributing to both the AUVx and µAUV2 platforms, demonstrating that compact autonomous systems can access environments inaccessible to larger vehicles. With a cumulative citation count approaching 70 across his key publications, his work represents meaningful progress in expanding the operational envelope of autonomous robotic systems for scientific exploration and beyond.