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A.M. Formal'skii is a leading authority in robotics and control theory, whose career has been defined by tackling the fundamental challenge of instability in mechanical systems. His seminal work, *Force Control of Robotics Systems* (1998, 132 citations), remains a cornerstone reference, providing a comprehensive framework for integrating force sensing into robotic manipulation—from gripper and wrist sensor design to control objectives. This foundational contribution established him as a key figure in the field. Formal'skii has also made significant advances in mobile robotics, notably deriving the exact motion equations for omnidirectional robots with roller-carrying wheels (2007, 31 citations), a crucial step for precise navigation. His monograph *Stabilisation and Motion Control of Unstable Objects* (2015, 31 citations) systematically develops algorithms to suppress unstable modes in systems like multi-link pendulums on moving bases, using limited control resources. More recently, his work on spherical robots (2022) addresses oscillation prevention in longitudinal motion, showcasing his continued innovation. With a career spanning from time-optimal manipulator turning (1988) to contemporary unstable object control (2017), Formal'skii’s research is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of robotics, nonlinear dynamics, and robust control.