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Florian Mueller is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI), exertion games, and robotic companions. His work redefines how technology enhances physical activity, with a focus on jogging, aquatic experiences, and playful interactions. Mueller’s most impactful contributions include the development of "Joggobot" (87 citations) and "Jogging with a Quadcopter" (113 citations), where he introduced autonomous flying robots as exercise companions, making solo running more engaging through embodied, social robotics. He further innovated with "Drone Chi" (78 citations), a Tai Chi-inspired human-drone interaction that explores somaesthetics—the appreciation of bodily and sensory experiences—to improve quality of life. Mueller also advanced human-food interaction with "Arm-A-Dine" (52 citations) and laid foundational concepts in "Human-Computer Integration" (Dagstuhl Seminar 18322, 9 citations). His recent work on "Grand challenges in WaterHCI" (19 citations) and playful devices for surfing (3 citations) expands HCI into aquatic domains. With over 300 total citations across his top papers, Mueller’s research is celebrated for blending technology with physicality, inspiring new paradigms in exertion and interactive design.