Ritvij R. Sahasrabuddhe

The University of Texas at Arlington, University of Louisville

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Ritvij R. Sahasrabuddhe is a researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and human-robot interaction, specializing in the development of tactile sensing technologies that enable safer, more intuitive physical collaboration between humans and machines. His work centers on creating flexible, scalable electronic skins and pressure sensor arrays that mimic the sensory capabilities of human skin, allowing robots to perceive contact forces in dynamic, unstructured environments. Sahasrabuddhe’s most-cited paper, "Piezoresistive pressure sensor array for robotic skin" (2016), has garnered 19 citations and addresses the critical challenge of preprogramming robot behavior by introducing sensorized skins that provide real-time tactile feedback. His parametric investigation of scalable tactile sensors (2017, 13 citations) further advances this field by optimizing sensor materials and geometries for reliable physical human-robot interaction. Additionally, his 2016 study on 3D-printed piezoresistive strain gauge sensors (8 citations) explores the use of PEDOT:PSS—a flexible, conductive polymer—as a cost-effective pressure-sensing material. Sahasrabuddhe’s 2015 thesis, "Development, Testing and Characterization of Electronic Skins for Robots," laid the groundwork for these innovations, establishing testing protocols that continue to inform the design of next-generation robotic skins. His contributions are pivotal in bridging the gap between rigid industrial robots and the soft, adaptive systems needed for collaborative applications in homes, hospitals, and beyond.