Papers
10
Total Citations
153
H-Index
7
About
Megu Gunji is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the translation of animal anatomy into novel robotic mechanisms. Her work focuses on developing flexible, high-degree-of-freedom manipulators and quadruped robots by studying the unique morphological features of animals such as giraffes, ostriches, horses, and pigs. Gunji’s major contributions include the creation of the “RobOstrich” manipulator and the “Giraffe Neck Robot,” which demonstrate how underactuated tendon-driven designs can achieve dexterous, collision-tolerant movements. She has also explored the functional role of flexible shoulder structures in quadruped locomotion, leading to more stable and efficient walking robots. With over 150 citations across her most-cited papers, her research has had a notable impact on the fields of soft robotics and bio-inspired engineering. Notably, her 2025 work on a pig tongue soft robot represents a new frontier in mimicking intrinsic muscle structures for highly flexible actuation. Gunji’s innovative approach bridges biology and engineering, offering practical insights for designing robots capable of aggressive physical interaction and adaptive behavior in unstructured environments.
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Top Papers
- 1Comparative anatomy of quadruped robots and animals: a review38 citations · 2022
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- 5Robostrich Arm: Wire-Driven High-DOF Underactuated Manipulator13 citations · 2022
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- 10Pig tongue soft robot mimicking intrinsic tongue muscle structure2 citations · 2025