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Sorin Dumitru is a pioneering researcher in the field of bio-inspired and medical robotics, with a primary focus on rehabilitation exoskeletons and hyper-redundant manipulators. His most impactful work centers on developing intelligent lower-limb exoskeletons for human neuromotor rehabilitation, where he has introduced novel structural solutions—such as plane-parallel kinematic chains—to assist individuals with locomotor disabilities. These contributions, detailed in his highly cited 2022 and 2023 papers, have garnered over 22 citations, reflecting their significance in advancing stationary walking therapy and robotic-assisted recovery. Dumitru is also recognized for his foundational research on tentacle and continuum robots, where he has addressed complex control problems using boundary observers and film sensors, enabling precise 3D kinematics for hyper-redundant arms. His work extends to minimally invasive surgery, where he has prototyped robotic systems with deformable elements for enhanced surgical precision. With a career spanning over a decade, Dumitru’s integration of theoretical modeling and experimental validation has positioned him as a key contributor to rehabilitation engineering and soft robotics, inspiring new approaches to assistive technology and surgical automation.