Eric Acome
Papers
11
Total Citations
1,725
H-Index
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About
Eric Acome is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics and electrohydraulic actuation, best known for his foundational contributions to the development of Hydraulically Amplified Self-Healing Electrostatic (HASEL) actuators. His landmark 2018 paper introducing HASEL actuators has accumulated over 1,000 citations, establishing a transformative class of soft transducers capable of muscle-like speed, power, and efficiency while incorporating remarkable self-healing properties. This breakthrough addressed longstanding limitations in soft robotics, opening new pathways for lifelike, compliant machines that can safely interact with humans and navigate unstructured environments. Acome's subsequent work has expanded the HASEL ecosystem considerably — from accessible fabrication toolkits enabling rapid prototyping to sophisticated electrohydraulic grippers with embedded sensing capabilities, and multifunctional shape displays combining high-speed actuation with real-time control. His research also extends into system identification and closed-loop control of nonlinear soft actuators, bridging the gap between novel materials and practical, controllable robotic systems. With a cumulative citation record reflecting sustained influence across soft robotics, wearable technology, haptics, and prosthetics, Acome's work has helped define the modern landscape of bio-inspired actuation. His research offers students and engineers alike a compelling vision of robots that genuinely rival the elegance and adaptability of biological muscle.
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- 6Identification and Control of a Nonlinear Soft Actuator and Sensor System30 citations · 2020
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- 8Electromechanics of planar HASEL actuators18 citations · 2021
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