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Sabine Dziemian is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics, human-machine interaction, and gaze-based control systems. Her work focuses on developing intuitive interfaces that restore motor function and independence to individuals living with movement disorders, paralysis, and limb loss — populations for whom conventional control methods remain inaccessible. Dziemian's most influential contribution is her development of eye tracking-driven robotic systems capable of operating in three-dimensional space. Her landmark 2016 paper, now with 55 citations, demonstrated that users could perform complex, continuous tasks such as writing and drawing by directing a robotic arm solely through their gaze — a remarkable achievement in intuitive prosthetic control. Building on this, her 2017 research on binocular eye tracking for free 3D endpoint control further advanced the field by leveraging the proactive, intention-reflecting nature of eye movements to guide robotic reaching tasks. Her comparative study of eye, voice, and EMG gesture control for soft-robotic grasp gloves, cited 30 times, broadened the conversation around multimodal human-machine interaction, directly informing how rehabilitation devices can be optimized for real-world usability. Dziemian's body of work collectively champions a user-centered design philosophy, making her a significant voice in the future of assistive and rehabilitation robotics.