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Tobias Mitterer is a robotics researcher focused on advancing tactile sensing and autonomous manipulation for industrial and service applications. His work centers on developing capacitive sensor technologies that enable robots to interact safely and reliably with delicate, unknown, or irregularly shaped objects. Mitterer’s major contributions include the design of wireless capacitive tactile sensor arrays for sensitive robot grasping, addressing critical uncertainties in grasp prediction for cluttered environments and elastic or soft robotic systems. He has also developed capacitive smart transducers for forestry crane grippers, enhancing stability and safety when handling heavy, bulky loads. His research extends to legged robotics with an all-flexible sensing sole for industrial environments, supporting the transition to Industry 5.0. With over 20 citations across his most-cited papers, Mitterer’s work is gaining recognition for its practical impact on robotized heavy machinery and delicate object handling. Notably, his innovative hybrid approach to automated textile sorting, published in 2025, addresses the European Union’s textile waste challenge, showcasing his commitment to sustainable robotics. Mitterer’s research is essential reading for students and engineers interested in capacitive sensing, safe grasping, and the integration of robotics into real-world industrial and environmental applications.