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Total Citations
159
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About
Dip Kumar Saha is a rising force in soft robotics and autonomous systems, whose work bridges the gap between intelligent mobility and tactile perception. His research centers on three pivotal areas: the design and control of autonomous mobile robots, the development of soft actuators and sensors, and the application of electroadhesion for biomedical devices. Saha’s most influential contribution is his comprehensive 2021 review on the critical design and control issues of indoor autonomous mobile robots, which has garnered 145 citations and serves as a foundational resource for researchers navigating the complexities of perception and decision-making in robotics. He has also pioneered novel sensing technologies, including ELTac, a vision-based electroluminescent tactile skin that enables robots to localize forces and estimate magnitudes, enhancing human-robot collaboration. In the realm of soft robotics, Saha developed an untethered dielectric elastomer actuator with integrated force and displacement sensing, and recently introduced compact, low-voltage electroadhesion pads for reversible tissue and hydrogel adhesion—a breakthrough with profound implications for surgical robotics and regenerative medicine. With a rapidly growing citation record and a portfolio of innovative, application-driven research, Saha is establishing himself as a key contributor to the next generation of intelligent, perceptive, and medically relevant robotic systems.
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- 1Critical Design and Control Issues of Indoor Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Review145 citations · 2021
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