Tirthasarathi Lodh
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About
Tirthasarathi Lodh is a rising researcher at the intersection of power electronics and soft robotics, pioneering the high-voltage drivers that bring electrostatic actuators to life. His core work focuses on developing ultra-high-gain power converters specifically designed to drive Hydraulically Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic (HASEL) actuators—a class of soft actuators that promise to revolutionize how robots interact with humans, animals, and delicate environments. Lodh’s major contributions include the design and validation of dual coupled inductor hybrid (DCIH) converters capable of supporting enormous conversion ratios, enabling soft mobile robots to operate with unprecedented dexterity and safety. His most-cited paper, “An Ultra High Gain Converter for Driving HASEL Actuator Used in Soft Mobile Robots” (2023), has already garnered 7 citations, while his follow-up work on power electronic drivers for HASEL actuators (2023) has accumulated 3 citations. By bridging the gap between traditional power electronics and emerging soft robotic platforms, Lodh is helping to overcome a critical bottleneck: supplying the extreme voltages needed for electrostatic actuation in compact, efficient forms. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of soft robotics, wearable devices, or bio-inspired machines.
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