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Tobias Kamps is a leading researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing, robotics, and human-centered automation. His work focuses on developing intelligent, resource-efficient manufacturing systems, particularly through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and human-robot collaboration (HRC). Kamps’ most cited paper (47 citations) introduces a robot-based WAAM system with a context-sensitive monitoring framework, addressing the high material waste (buy-to-fly ratios up to 10) in traditional metal part production. He has also made significant contributions to ergonomic and task design in HRC, exploring how operator autonomy and robotic expertise influence physical well-being and joint efficiency—work that directly supports small and medium enterprises adopting collaborative robots. Beyond manufacturing, Kamps has advanced agricultural digitization through plant-specific digital twins and developed CAM planning strategies for robotic support removal in additive post-processing. His research consistently bridges technical innovation with human factors, earning recognition for its practical impact on sustainable production and operator welfare.