Papers
29
Total Citations
1,293
H-Index
13
About
Hareesh Godaba is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), bioinspired systems, and robotic solutions for extreme environments. His work has garnered over 1,000 citations, reflecting its significant impact on the field. Godaba’s major contributions include pioneering the development of soft robots powered by DEAs, as demonstrated in his highly cited review on the topic (305 citations) and his innovative design of a soft jellyfish robot (246 citations), which was among the first to apply DEAs to undersea locomotion. He also advanced materials science with a transparent, self-healing dielectric for stretchable optoelectronics (289 citations). Beyond fundamental research, Godaba has addressed real-world challenges, contributing to robotic systems for nuclear waste decommissioning (53 citations) and minimally invasive surgery through the STIFF-FLOP project (30 citations). His work on soft active origami robots (60 citations) and bioinspired actuators for humanoid eyeball motions (51 citations) showcases his versatility. Godaba’s research on instabilities in DEAs (31 citations) and model-based control of eversion robots (48 citations) further demonstrates his depth in both theory and application, making him a key figure in advancing soft robotics from lab to practical deployment.
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Top Papers
- 1Soft robots based on dielectric elastomer actuators: a review305 citations · 2019
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- 3A Soft Jellyfish Robot Driven by a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator246 citations · 2016
- 4A soft active origami robot60 citations · 2018
- 5A Suite of Robotic Solutions for Nuclear Waste Decommissioning53 citations · 2021
- 6Bioinspired Soft Actuators for Eyeball Motions in Humanoid Robots51 citations · 2018
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- 8Instabilities in dielectric elastomers: buckling, wrinkling, and crumpling31 citations · 2019
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