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Sergey Astanin is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in human-robot collaboration, augmented reality (AR) for industrial applications, and intelligent robotic welding systems. His work addresses critical challenges in small-batch production, where flexibility and human skill remain essential. Astanin’s major contributions include developing AR-assisted guidance systems that significantly enhance the quality and repeatability of manual spot welding, proving that human welders can achieve automated-level precision with the right digital tools. His research on collaborative human-robot welding cells demonstrates how interactive cooperation between a human supervisor and a robot can make automation viable even for low-volume, high-variety tasks. Astanin also pioneered training-by-demonstration methods for welding robots, using optical trajectory tracking to allow human co-workers to intuitively program complex welding paths. With his most cited paper, "Enhancing the Quality of Manual Spot Welding through Augmented Reality Assisted Guidance," accumulating 30 citations, and several other works exceeding 20 citations, his impact is evident in both academia and industry. His work on reflective workpiece detection and localization further advances flexible robotic cells, enabling robust automation in challenging environments. Astanin’s research is foundational for the next generation of adaptive, human-centric manufacturing systems.