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Susanne Huber is a researcher whose work spans the intersection of biological cybernetics, computational neuroscience, and robotics, with a particular focus on modeling the visual orientation behaviors of insects. Her most influential contributions center on translating the visuomotor programs of flies — including course stabilization, object fixation, motion tracking, and landing — into computational simulations and robotic implementations, advancing our understanding of how biological systems process visual motion information. Huber's most cited work, "On robots and flies: Modeling the visual orientation behavior of flies" (1999, 40 citations), exemplifies her pioneering approach of using artificial systems as scientific models to probe biological behavior. Her research thoughtfully interrogates the methodological question of when robots versus computer simulations better serve as proxies for biological systems, arguing that engineering fidelity does not always equate to biological relevance. Beyond neuroethology, her portfolio reveals an intellectually diverse scholar, with contributions touching on causal perception in action-outcome sequences and clinical research on lymphadenectomy in bladder cancer. Huber's body of work reflects a commitment to bridging disciplines — using artificial agents not merely as engineering achievements, but as rigorous tools for illuminating the principles underlying animal behavior and cognition.