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Roman Kamnik is a distinguished researcher whose work spans robotics, wearable sensing systems, and human-machine interaction, with particular expertise in rehabilitation robotics and assistive technologies. Based at the University of Ljubljana, Kamnik has made transformative contributions to the field of mobility restoration for individuals with physical impairments. His most impactful work focuses on intelligent prosthetics and gait analysis. His 2014 paper on online phase detection for robotic prostheses (122 citations) introduced a pioneering algorithm combining sensorized shoe insoles with inertial measurement units to enable real-time gait feedback — a breakthrough for amputee rehabilitation. This work contributed directly to the CYBERLEGs project (64 citations), which developed a user-oriented transfemoral prosthesis incorporating whole-body awareness control. His earlier development of a standing-up assistive robot (55 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to restoring independence for physically impaired individuals. Beyond rehabilitation, Kamnik has contributed meaningfully to industrial robotics, including model reference adaptive control (76 citations) and human-robot collision safety research. His broad curiosity is reflected in diverse explorations ranging from smartphone MEMS fingerprinting to additive manufacturing trajectory planning. With over 500 cumulative citations, Kamnik's career represents a sustained and impactful effort to bridge advanced robotics with real-world human benefit.