Sanjaya Mallikarachchi
Texas A&M University, DePaul University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa
Papers
10
Total Citations
78
H-Index
6
About
Sanjaya Mallikarachchi is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of soft robotics, swarm intelligence, and human-robot interaction. His primary research areas include soft robotic locomotion—particularly for quadrupedal and snake-like robots—and decentralized multi-robot systems. Mallikarachchi’s major contributions include the development of modular soft robots capable of diverse, omnidirectional gaits, and the first integration of blockchain-inspired “swarm contracts” for managing heterogeneous robotic swarms. His work on wheelless soft robotic snakes has advanced the understanding of sidewinding and helical rolling gaits, enabling locomotion without wheel support. With over 78 citations across his most-cited papers, his research has been published in venues like *Frontiers in Robotics and AI* and *IEEE Access*. Notably, his 2023 paper “Soft Steps” (15 citations) explores quadrupedal locomotion with modular soft robots, while his 2022 work on swarm contracts (11 citations) addresses interoperability and trust in cyber-physical systems. Mallikarachchi has also contributed to brain-machine interfaces for assistive robotics, demonstrating a commitment to accessible technology. His innovative fusion of soft robotics with decentralized control systems positions him as a rising leader in adaptive, resilient robotic platforms for unstructured environments.
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Top Papers
- 1Soft Steps: Exploring Quadrupedal Locomotion With Modular Soft Robots15 citations · 2023
- 2Dynamic Modeling and Validation of Soft Robotic Snake Locomotion13 citations · 2023
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- 9Efficient Trotting of Soft Robotic Quadrupeds3 citations · 2025
- 10Hybrid ACO for Blockchain-Managed Robotic Swarms*2 citations · 2025