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Rich Mahoney is a visionary roboticist whose work spans surgical robotics, micro-robotic systems, and autonomous vehicles. He is perhaps best known for introducing the IDEAL framework for surgical robotics, a landmark contribution that provides a structured pathway for the development, comparative evaluation, and long-term monitoring of robotic surgical systems—a framework that has already garnered over 140 citations since its 2024 publication. Mahoney also pioneered the concept of diamagnetically levitated robots, demonstrating how large numbers of micro-robots can be controlled to build unique macrostructures. His work on the DiaMagnetic Micro Manipulator (DM3) systems, published in 2012 with 87 citations, opened new avenues for massively parallel robotic systems with unusual motion properties. Earlier in his career, he addressed foundational challenges in autonomous vehicle development, highlighting the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-time control. Mahoney’s research has not only advanced theoretical understanding but also translated into practical applications, including a pilot trial of a robot-assisted upper-limb therapy system. His contributions continue to shape the future of robotics, from the operating room to the factory floor.