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Seyed Mojtaba Karbasi is a robotics researcher whose work bridges the frontiers of medical robotics and musical robotics, demonstrating a unique versatility in applying robotic systems to both life-saving and creative domains. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted surgery, autonomous needle insertion, and the control of robotic manipulators with variable stiffness and passive impedance. Karbasi’s most notable contribution is his work on a fully autonomous robotic biopsy system, detailed in his most-cited paper (9 citations), where he designed, modeled, and controlled a 4-DOF robot capable of positioning and inserting a commercial full-core biopsy instrument under ultrasound guidance—a significant step toward reducing human error in diagnostic procedures. In parallel, he has made impactful contributions to musical robotics, developing a drum robot that learns to perform double stroke rolls through stiffness control (4 citations) and exploring how passive impedance in flexible joints affects drumming performance (2 citations). This dual focus on precision medical tasks and expressive musical performance highlights Karbasi’s innovative approach to robot design and control, making his work relevant for students and researchers interested in adaptive, human-inspired robotic systems.