Papers
29
Total Citations
1,106
H-Index
15
About
Sina Sareh is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, bio-inspired systems, surgical robotics, and aerial manufacturing. His research has garnered over 880 citations across his most influential publications, reflecting his significant impact on the field. Sareh's early work drew inspiration from nature, developing biomimetic soft artificial cilia for fluid locomotion (2012) and an octopus-inspired anchoring mechanism (2017), demonstrating his commitment to translating biological principles into functional robotic systems. He has made substantial contributions to surgical robotics, designing tactile sensor sleeves, haptic palpation systems, and multi-axis force/torque sensors that advance robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery — work that addresses critical limitations in existing platforms like the da Vinci system. His innovative sensing solutions, including macrobend optical fiber pose sensors and electro-conductive yarn for shape sensing, have pushed the boundaries of soft robot perception. Perhaps most strikingly, his 2022 paper on aerial additive manufacturing with multiple autonomous robots — already amassing 238 citations — signals a bold new research direction, envisioning construction drones that collaboratively 3D print structures in mid-air, opening transformative possibilities for architecture and infrastructure.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Aerial additive manufacturing with multiple autonomous robots238 citations · 2022
- 2Macrobend optical sensing for pose measurement in soft robot arms149 citations · 2015
- 3Swimming like algae: biomimetic soft artificial cilia83 citations · 2012
- 4Bio-inspired tactile sensor sleeve for surgical soft manipulators74 citations · 2014
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- 6Anchoring like octopus: biologically inspired soft artificial sucker68 citations · 2017
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- 8A three-axial body force sensor for flexible manipulators60 citations · 2014
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