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Romol Chadda is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, medical devices, and human-robot interaction. His work focuses on developing flexible, sensor-rich systems for surgical and educational applications. Chadda’s most cited paper, “Shape Memory Alloys in Continuum and Soft Robotic Applications” (18 citations), explores bio-inspired continuum robots that mimic biological structures like trunks and tentacles, enabling miniaturization and high dexterity without rigid joints. He further advanced surgical robotics with “Planning for Flexible Surgical Robots via Bézier Spline Translation” (15 citations), addressing robust trajectory replanning for minimally invasive procedures. In medical sensing, his “Needle Tip Force Sensor for Medical Applications” (14 citations) introduces a 1.2 mm diameter sensor for brachytherapy and biopsies, while his “Low Creep 3D-Printed Piezoresistive Force Sensor” (7 citations) integrates tactile sensing into robotic end-effectors. Chadda also contributes to accessible robotics with “HELENE: Six-Axis Accessible Open-Source 3D-Printed Robotic Arm” (5 citations), bridging the gap between costly commercial systems and limited open-source alternatives for education. His wearable vibrotactile interface work (3 citations) enhances human-robot interaction through phantom tactile sensations. With over 60 total citations, Chadda’s innovations in soft robotics, surgical planning, and force sensing are shaping the future of medical and educational robotics.