Asitha L. Kulasekera
Papers
15
Total Citations
120
H-Index
8
About
Asitha L. Kulasekera is a robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, autonomous mobile systems, and bio-inspired mechanical design. His research has made notable contributions to the development of novel soft actuators and compliant robotic systems, particularly addressing the limitations of conventional rigid robots in confined, delicate, or human-shared environments. Among his most significant contributions is the development of vacuum-based soft actuators, including the ThinVAc actuator and vacuum bending designs, which have advanced the field of soft robotic manipulation. His bio-inspired work includes an earthworm-like in-pipe inspection robot and biomimetic flexible arms that draw from biological locomotion principles to solve real-world industrial challenges. Kulasekera has also made practical contributions to autonomous systems, including a mobile robot-based smart lawn watering system and an automated hospital ward management platform. His research portfolio, accumulating over 100 citations across a decade of publications, reflects a consistent focus on translating soft robotic innovations into accessible, application-driven solutions. His work is particularly valuable for researchers exploring the intersection of compliant mechanisms, pneumatic actuation, and autonomous robotic platforms.
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Top Papers
- 1A mobile robot based watering system for smart lawn maintenance19 citations · 2017
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- 6PneuNet Based Hybrid Soft Gripper for Multi-Shape Object Handling8 citations · 2024
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- 9A novel offline coverage path planning algorithm for a tethered robot7 citations · 2017
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