Gabriella Perry

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Dr. Gabriella Perry is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, textile engineering, and digital fabrication. Her primary research areas include automated craft technologies, soft robotics, and the mechanization of complex textile structures. Dr. Perry’s most notable contribution is the development of “Croche-Matic,” a groundbreaking robot capable of crocheting three-dimensional cylindrical geometry—a feat that has long eluded industrial automation. While crochet has resisted mechanization beyond a few limited stitch types, Croche-Matic represents a significant leap forward, demonstrating that complex, handcraft-like textile production can be achieved through robotics. Though her 2023 paper has garnered 6 citations to date, its impact is already being felt across disciplines, inspiring new approaches to additive manufacturing and soft robotics. Dr. Perry’s work challenges the assumption that certain crafts are inherently non-automatable, opening doors for sustainable, on-demand textile production. Her research is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in the future of manufacturing, human-robot collaboration, and the digitization of traditional crafts.