Dan-Mihai Rusu

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Dan-Mihai Rusu is a rising researcher at the forefront of soft robotics, a field transforming how machines interact with delicate environments. His work systematically bridges the gap between theoretical potential and industrial reality, focusing on the material science challenges that limit real-world deployment. Rusu’s major contribution lies in his rigorous analysis of how industrial environmental factors—such as cooling oils and aggressive chemicals—degrade the elastomeric materials central to soft robotic systems. His 2023 systematic review, which has garnered 42 citations, provides a foundational bibliometric map of the field’s explosive growth since 2018. Building on this, his experimental studies on 3D-printed TPU 95 A and silicone-based materials quantify the mechanical changes induced by industrial agents, offering critical durability data for engineers. While his citation counts reflect a career in its early, high-potential stage, Rusu’s work is uniquely positioned to accelerate the transition of soft robotics from lab curiosities to robust industrial tools. His research is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the practical limits and future design criteria of soft robotic systems in manufacturing environments.