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Ilmi Mohd Ariffin is a robotics researcher whose work centers on humanoid robotics, autonomous navigation, and assistive technology applications. Drawing primarily on the NAO humanoid robot developed by Aldebaran Robotics, Ariffin has pioneered innovative approaches to mobile platform control, demonstrating how humanoid robots can serve as versatile operators of wheeled systems through intelligent programming algorithms. His research in sensor-based navigation and real-time obstacle avoidance — accumulating 8 to 11 citations per study — has contributed meaningful frameworks for autonomous mobile robotics that bridge humanoid capabilities with practical locomotion challenges. Beyond navigation, Ariffin has made notable strides in socially assistive robotics, particularly in autism therapy. His survey-based study examining therapists' responses to emotion gestures performed by humanoid robots represents a thoughtful intersection of human-computer interaction and healthcare, exploring how robots can authentically replicate human emotional expressions to engage children with autism. This work, developed using the Choregraphe programming environment, highlights his commitment to real-world impact. Together, his publications reflect a cohesive research vision: leveraging the versatility of humanoid platforms to address both engineering challenges and pressing human needs, making him a noteworthy contributor to applied robotics research.