Papers
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Total Citations
1,029
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About
Ujjaval Gupta is a leading researcher in the field of soft robotics, with a primary focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and their applications in creating lifelike, adaptive machines. His work bridges material science, nonlinear mechanics, and control theory to address the fundamental challenges of modeling and controlling soft, muscle-like actuators. Gupta’s most impactful contribution is his comprehensive review on soft robots based on DEAs, which has garnered over 300 citations and serves as a foundational resource for the field. He has pioneered advanced dynamic models that account for viscoelastic behavior and nonlinear electromechanical coupling, enabling precise feedforward control of these actuators—a critical step toward practical deployment. His innovative designs include a fast, low-energy soft gripper and a transparent soft robot capable of effective camouflage, demonstrating the potential for surveillance and stealth applications. Gupta has also developed 3D-printed metamaterial capacitive sensing arrays for universal jamming grippers and wearable devices, further expanding the functionality of soft systems. With over 900 total citations and a portfolio of high-impact publications, Gupta’s work is shaping the future of soft robotics, from artificial muscles to autonomous crawling robots.
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- 1Soft robots based on dielectric elastomer actuators: a review305 citations · 2019
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- 3A soft gripper of fast speed and low energy consumption127 citations · 2018
- 4Transparent Soft Robots for Effective Camouflage105 citations · 2019
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- 10Instabilities in dielectric elastomers: buckling, wrinkling, and crumpling31 citations · 2019