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Tobias Klamt is a leading researcher in mobile manipulation robotics, with a focus on disaster response and hybrid locomotion. His work centers on developing robots that can navigate complex, hazardous environments to assist human rescuers. Klamt’s major contributions include the design and evaluation of the CENTAURO system, a centaur-like robot capable of both driving and stepping locomotion, as detailed in his most-cited paper (71 citations). He also developed the Momaro quadruped robot, which uses steerable wheels for efficient driving and articulated legs for obstacle traversal, as described in his second most-cited work (57 citations). Klamt has advanced planning algorithms, including an anytime hybrid driving-stepping locomotion planner and Value Iteration Networks on multiple levels of abstraction (19 citations), which enable robots to learn goal-directed behaviors without extensive search. His work on the DRC Team NimbRo Rescue (13 citations) further demonstrates his impact in real-world disaster scenarios. With over 160 total citations, Klamt’s research bridges perception, control, and learning, making him a key figure in creating versatile, life-saving robotic systems.