Charles Welch

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Charles Welch is a robotics researcher whose work spans medical devices and aerial manipulation, with a focus on creating practical, patient-friendly technologies. His key research areas include medical robotics, capsule endoscopy, and soft grippers for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Welch's most significant contribution is the design and preliminary evaluation of a self-steering, pneumatically driven colonoscopy robot (2017, 44 citations), which aims to reduce patient discomfort during colon cancer screening by automating the traditionally painful procedure. He also developed a swallowable implantation capsule robot for delivering biosensors into the body (2017, 21 citations), offering a noninvasive method for long-term health monitoring. In aerial robotics, Welch designed a lightweight, low-cost compliant grasper for UAV pick-and-place operations (2015, 6 citations), enabling drones to handle delicate objects in agriculture, construction, and military settings. His work is notable for combining mechanical innovation with real-world usability, making complex robotic systems more accessible and less invasive. With a growing citation record, Welch is establishing himself as a contributor to both medical robotics and soft manipulation, addressing pressing challenges in healthcare and autonomous systems.