Damith Suresh Chathuranga
Ritsumeikan University, University of Moratuwa, University of Leeds, The London College, University College London
Papers
23
Total Citations
442
H-Index
11
About
Damith Suresh Chathuranga is a robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, tactile sensing, force/torque measurement, and magnetically driven surgical systems. His research has made meaningful contributions to the design and functionality of robotic systems that interact with the physical world in nuanced, human-like ways. Chathuranga's early work focused on biomimetic tactile sensing, developing fingertip sensors capable of discriminating surface textures and detecting force and vibration modalities — foundational capabilities for dexterous robot manipulation. His subsequent research on soft robotic grippers, including a 3D printed modular design for automated lunch box packing (100 citations), demonstrated practical industrial applications of compliant robotics. His multi-axis force/torque sensor leveraging optoelectronic technology (66 citations) offered a low-noise, energy-efficient alternative to conventional strain gauge systems, while embedded electro-conductive yarn for shape sensing (52 citations) advanced flexible surgical manipulators for minimally invasive procedures. More recently, Chathuranga has turned toward magnetically actuated continuum robots, exploring novel geometries such as the oloid shape for ultrasound-guided navigation and rotating magnetic field control for robotic catheters — work with significant implications for next-generation surgical robotics. Collectively accumulating over 360 citations, his body of work reflects a cohesive trajectory from tactile intelligence to clinically relevant soft robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 13D printed soft gripper for automatic lunch box packing100 citations · 2016
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- 6A soft three axis force sensor useful for robot grippers22 citations · 2016
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