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Marek Wnuk is a pioneer in therapeutic robotics, focusing on the design, programming, and control of interactive robotic systems for medical and rehabilitative applications. His most influential work, "Towards the Therapeutic Spherical Robot: Design, Programming and Control" (2006, 8 citations), introduced novel spherical robotic platforms aimed at patient interaction and mobility assistance. Wnuk further advanced this field by developing fuzzy logic-based behavior programming for the interactive therapeutic robot Koala (2007, 5 citations), enabling more adaptive and human-friendly responses in clinical settings. His earlier research on singularity-robust dynamic linearization control algorithms for mobile robots (2003, 3 citations) laid foundational work for precise motion control in constrained environments. While his citation counts reflect a niche but dedicated impact, Wnuk’s contributions are notable for bridging robotics engineering with therapeutic practice, emphasizing safety, adaptability, and user-centered design. His work remains a reference for researchers exploring non-traditional robotic morphologies and intelligent control strategies in healthcare robotics.