Babar Jamil
Sungkyunkwan University, Hanyang University, University of York
Papers
16
Total Citations
236
H-Index
9
About
Babar Jamil is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of soft robotics, pneumatic actuation, and advanced sensing technologies. His research has made significant contributions to the design and sensorization of soft robotic systems, with a particular focus on pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) and their real-world applications. Jamil's most-cited work, a 2021 study on proprioceptive soft pneumatic grippers using hybrid optical fibers (54 citations), tackled the critical challenge of enabling intelligent sensing in robots operating in extreme environments without compromising their inherently safe, non-conductive properties. His comprehensive 2023 review of linear pneumatic artificial muscles (48 citations) has become a valuable reference for researchers navigating this rapidly evolving field. Jamil has also advanced soft actuator design through innovations like gusseted pouch motors and thermo-pneumatic artificial muscles, pursuing more accessible, pumpless actuation for mobile robotic systems. His earlier work on knit-covered PAMs and soft optical waveguide sensors further demonstrates his versatility across fabrication, materials, and control. Collectively accumulating over 200 citations, Jamil's body of work is shaping safer, more adaptable robots capable of working alongside humans in challenging and sensitive environments.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
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- 2A Review and Comparison of Linear Pneumatic Artificial Muscles48 citations · 2023
- 3Design of Gusseted Pouch Motors for Improved Soft Pneumatic Actuation33 citations · 2023
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- 6Conductive Knit-covered Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (k-PAM) Actuator12 citations · 2018
- 7Low-Powered and Resilient IR-Based Pigmented Soft Optoelectronic Sensors9 citations · 2022
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