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Nourredine Boubekri is a pioneering figure in industrial robotics and manufacturing automation, whose work has shaped how engineers integrate intelligent systems into production environments. His research centers on robotic grasping, flexible manufacturing, and expert systems for industrial automation. Boubekri’s most influential contribution is the development of an expert system for industrial robot selection (1991), cited 56 times, which provided a structured, knowledge-based approach to matching robots with manufacturing tasks—a critical decision in assembly lines. He also authored a seminal review on robotic grasping (2002, 34 citations), comprehensively analyzing gripper designs, control methods, and grasp configurations for rotational components, addressing the challenge of dexterous manipulation in automated assembly. His integrated approach to assembly system selection and design (1993) further advanced the trade-off analysis between fixed and flexible automation. Boubekri’s work on microcomputer-controlled SCARA robots and position control algorithms demonstrates his hands-on contributions to robotic precision. With over 100 combined citations, his research remains foundational for students and engineers seeking to optimize robotic systems in flexible manufacturing, bridging theoretical design with practical industrial application.