Arman Goshtasbi

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Arman Goshtasbi is pioneering the next generation of soft robotics by merging bio-inspired design, advanced fabrication, and intelligent control. His research focuses on creating durable, functional interfaces between soft and rigid materials, a critical challenge for versatile robotic systems. His most cited work, "Bio-inspired 3D printing approach for bonding soft and rigid materials through underextrusion" (10 citations), introduces a novel manufacturing technique that mimics vertebrate anatomy to enhance structural integrity. Goshtasbi also addresses the complex kinematics of soft robots with his geometric inverse kinematics model for extensible pneumatic actuators (8 citations), enabling precise trajectory tracking. His contributions extend to practical fabrication with "Weld n’Cut," an automated method for producing inflatable fabric actuators (6 citations), and to sensing with "AI-Infused Soft Fluidic Tactile Sensing" (2 citations), which aims to make tactile interaction more accessible. Additionally, his work on proprioceptive origami manipulators (2 citations) demonstrates how foldable structures can balance flexibility and strength. With a growing citation record and a focus on scalable, intelligent soft robotic systems, Goshtasbi is shaping the future of robots that can safely and effectively interact with humans and complex environments.

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1. 1
   Bio-inspired 3D printing approach for bonding soft and rigid materials through underextrusion

   10 citations · 2025
2. 2
   A Geometric Approach towards Inverse Kinematics of Soft Extensible Pneumatic Actuators Intended for Trajectory Tracking

   8 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Weld n’Cut: Automated fabrication of inflatable fabric actuators

   6 citations · 2025
4. 4
   Proprioceptive Origami Manipulator

   2 citations · 2025
5. 5
   AI-Infused Soft Fluidic Tactile Sensing

   2 citations · 2024

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