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Sarmayanta Sembiring is a researcher in robotics and autonomous systems, with a focus on intelligent navigation, manipulator control, and behavior-based architectures. His work bridges theoretical control methods with practical robotic applications, particularly in unstructured or unknown environments. One of his key contributions is the design of a fuzzy logic controller integrated with a behavior-based architecture for car-like mobile robot navigation, enabling goal-seeking, obstacle avoidance, and backward movement in unknown settings. He has also advanced voice command recognition for controlling a 4-DoF robot arm, enhancing human-robot interaction in industrial contexts. Additionally, Sembiring developed a computer-based motion recording system for object-picking robot arms and designed an autonomous ship robot with obstacle avoidance behavior using ultrasonic sensors and servo-controlled rudders. Although his citation counts are modest, his work demonstrates a consistent commitment to practical, sensor-driven robotics solutions. His research is particularly relevant for students and engineers interested in fuzzy logic control, mobile robot navigation, and voice-controlled manipulators, offering foundational insights into building responsive, behavior-based robotic systems.