Hayley McClintock

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Hayley McClintock is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the gap between macro-scale industrial automation and the delicate demands of micro-manipulation. Her primary research areas include milli-scale robotics, high-precision actuation, and the application of origami-inspired design to medical devices. McClintock’s most significant contribution is the development of the “milliDelta,” a millimeter-scale Delta robot that achieves both high bandwidth and high precision. This work, which has garnered 180 citations, demonstrates that the speed and accuracy of industrial Delta robots can be successfully miniaturized for critical applications like vibration cancellation in microsurgery and precise microassembly. By translating a proven industrial architecture to the sub-centimeter scale, she has opened new possibilities for automated manipulation in confined, sensitive environments. Additionally, McClintock has explored bio-inspired mechanical design for medical interventions, notably developing a pop-up-inspired septal anchor for ventricular assist devices. This work, though early in its citation impact, highlights her commitment to translating advanced manufacturing techniques into life-saving clinical tools. Her research stands at the exciting intersection of robotics, microfabrication, and biomedical engineering.