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Mohamadreza Sabaghian is a leading figure in service and assistive robotics, with his work bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications. His most influential contribution is the co-creation of the Franka Emika robot, a platform that has become a gold standard in robotics labs worldwide. With 158 citations, his 2022 paper established Franka Emika as an accessible, high-performance reference tool, democratizing advanced manipulation research for both academia and industry. Building on this, Sabaghian is the architect behind GARMI, a groundbreaking service robot designed to support elderly individuals at home. His 2021 paper (83 citations) details GARMI’s unique humanoid design, which integrates household assistance, tactile-enabled telepresence, and telemedicine interfaces. This work positions him at the forefront of addressing global aging challenges through technology. By creating platforms that are both robust for researchers and practical for end-users, Sabaghian has significantly accelerated progress in human-robot interaction and assistive robotics, making him a pivotal figure in shaping the future of autonomous care systems.