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Alexandre Ambiehl is a leading researcher in the field of industrial robotics, with a primary focus on robotic machining, precision manufacturing, and stiffness identification. His work bridges the gap between theoretical performance models and real-world industrial applications, particularly in high-speed machining and additive construction. His most influential paper, “Efficiency evaluation of robots in machining applications using industrial performance measure” (2017), has garnered 144 citations, establishing a foundational framework for assessing robot capability in manufacturing contexts. Ambiehl’s contributions extend to experimental validation, as demonstrated in his 2016 study on robotic-based machining, which critically examined robot precision in milling operations and set new benchmarks for accuracy assessment. He also advanced the field of stiffness identification with a novel method for decoupling articular stiffness, applied to robots with double encoding systems—a key innovation for predicting deflection under load. His international work on mobile robot location for 3D-printed house construction (2018) showcases the versatility of his research, applying robotic precision to the emerging domain of automated building. Through his comparative studies of industrial robots for high-speed machining, Ambiehl has provided engineers with actionable insights for selecting and optimizing robotic systems, making him a pivotal figure in modern manufacturing robotics.