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Hendrik Knoche is a researcher whose work spans human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and accessibility engineering, with a particular focus on improving autonomy and quality of life for individuals with severe physical disabilities. His most influential contributions center on tongue-based control interfaces for robotic systems — a pioneering area in which he has helped develop and refine inductive tongue-computer interfaces (ITCIs) capable of enabling people with tetraplegia to control robotic arms, exoskeletons, and computers with remarkable precision. His 2019 paper introducing a high-resolution tongue-based joystick for multi-degree-of-freedom robot control (32 citations) and his subsequent work on continuous tongue-robot mapping (29 citations) demonstrate both the technical sophistication and clinical relevance of this research. Beyond assistive technology, Knoche has made notable contributions to drone-human interaction, including his widely cited 2018 study (41 citations) examining drone gestures for acknowledging human presence — a creative intersection of proxemics and non-verbal communication. Across his body of work, Knoche consistently bridges engineering innovation with human-centered design, making complex robotic systems more intuitive and accessible for vulnerable populations. His research has accumulated over 120 citations, reflecting a growing international recognition of its significance.