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Wolfgang Sepp is a leading figure in robotics and computer vision, whose work bridges the gap between advanced manipulation and real-world application. His research is primarily centered on humanoid robotics, visual servoing, and medical robotics. Sepp is best known for his foundational work on "Rollin' Justin," a mobile humanoid platform designed for sophisticated servicing tasks like fetching and delivery. This highly cited work (156 citations) established a benchmark for dexterous manipulation and mobile robotics. He has also made critical contributions to visual tracking and control, developing hierarchical featureless tracking methods for 6-DoF visual servoing, which are essential for robots to interact with unstructured environments. Beyond service robotics, Sepp’s research has a significant impact in medicine, where he pioneered techniques for tracking local motion on the beating heart for minimally invasive robotic surgery (48 citations). His diverse portfolio extends to 3D modelling for cultural heritage preservation, showcasing the breadth of his vision. By tackling challenges from camera calibration to workspace positioning, Sepp has provided the foundational algorithms and systems that enable robots to perceive, plan, and act with precision in complex, dynamic settings.