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Niklas Snis is a robotics and microsystems researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of autonomous microrobotics, with a particular focus on miniaturized robotic platforms for precision manipulation and cell biology applications. His most influential contribution, the MICRON project (2005, 80 citations), addressed fundamental challenges in micro- and nano-scale manipulation by developing small autonomous robots capable of operating in multi-robot configurations — a critical step toward overcoming scaling limitations in conventional stationary systems. Building on this foundation, Snis pioneered compact fabrication strategies using flexible printed circuit boards, demonstrating a fully functional millimetre-scale robot weighing just 65 mg that integrates actuation, sensing, and onboard electronics within a 3.9 mm³ footprint (2009, 45 citations). His expertise in piezoelectric actuation is evident throughout his portfolio, spanning multilayer P(VDF-TrFE) cantilever fabrication, quasi-static walking motors, and low-voltage drive platforms designed specifically for autonomous microsystems. Snis's doctoral research consolidated these contributions into a coherent framework for low-power actuation in microrobots. With cumulative citations exceeding 170, his work remains a valuable reference for researchers developing next-generation miniaturized robotic and biomedical systems.