Manivannan Sivaperuman Kalairaj
Papers
11
Total Citations
292
H-Index
9
About
Manivannan Sivaperuman Kalairaj is an innovative researcher at the forefront of soft robotics, smart materials, and bio-inspired actuation systems. His work spans several interconnected domains, including stretchable sensors, origami-inspired robotics, magnetic actuation, and hydrogel-based functional materials, collectively advancing the next generation of compliant robotic systems. Among his most influential contributions is his development of silver nanowire-hydrogel strain sensors for proprioceptive actuation, which has garnered 76 citations and addresses critical challenges in surgical and unstructured environments. His pioneering research on magnetically actuated origami robots — including caterpillar-inspired untethered designs and worm robots with multi-leg configurations — has reshaped how researchers approach motion generation in space-confined settings, earning over 40 and 22 citations respectively. His hydrogel-matrix encapsulated Nitinol actuator, a lightweight self-cooling device for soft robots, demonstrates exceptional ingenuity in thermal management with 38 citations. Kalairaj further distinguishes himself through work on flame-retardant soft robotic skins, variable-stiffness printable actuators, liquid crystal elastomer microactuators, and bistable origami mechanisms. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 280, his research offers transformative solutions for human-robot interaction, medical robotics, and autonomous systems operating in extreme or sensitive environments.
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- 3Hydrogel-matrix encapsulated Nitinol actuation with self-cooling mechanism38 citations · 2019
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- 8Self‐Assembled Microactuators Using Chiral Liquid Crystal Elastomers16 citations · 2023
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