Subraya Krishna Bhat

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Papers

5

Total Citations

12

H-Index

2

About

Subraya Krishna Bhat is an emerging researcher specializing in soft robotics, pneumatic actuation systems, and biomimetic engineering, with a particular focus on developing flexible robotic solutions for biomedical and agricultural applications. His work centers on Pneumatic Network (Pneu-Net) actuators — inflatable, elastomeric devices designed to replicate the dexterity and adaptability of biological structures such as the human hand and finger. Bhat's most notable contributions include systematic numerical and experimental investigations into how design parameters — including inflation pressure, wall thickness, chamber geometry, and pressurization sequences — influence actuator performance. His 2023 study on four-chambered soft actuators and his 2022 analysis of semi-cylindrical gripper designs have collectively garnered citation attention within this rapidly growing field. More recently, his human-finger-inspired actuator work and comprehensive bibliometric mapping of elastomeric soft pneumatic actuators demonstrate an ability to both contribute original designs and synthesize broader research trends. A particularly forward-looking contribution is his work on EEG-controlled soft prosthetics, bridging neural interfaces with soft robotic hardware. Though early in his career with a cumulative citation count of approximately twelve, Bhat's interdisciplinary approach positions him as a promising voice in next-generation assistive and rehabilitation robotics.

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H-Index
5
Papers
12
Total Citations
2
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Numerical investigation on the effect of pressurization scenarios on the deformation behaviours and operating volume of a four-chambered soft actuator
3 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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