Papers
32
Total Citations
630
H-Index
12
About
Victoria A. Webster-Wood is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of biohybrid robotics, where she seamlessly integrates living biological tissues with synthetic materials to create next-generation robots. Her work focuses on developing soft, biodegradable, and sustainable robotic systems that mimic the adaptability and robustness of living organisms. Webster-Wood’s major contributions include the creation of biohybrid actuators powered by living muscle cells, such as those derived from *Aplysia californica*, and the use of 3D printing to fabricate hydrogel-based structures with shape-morphing capabilities. Her highly cited papers, including "Biohybrid robots: recent progress, challenges, and perspectives" (118 citations) and "Organismal engineering: Toward a robotic taxonomic key for devices using organic materials" (85 citations), have shaped the field by addressing scaling challenges and proposing frameworks for organic machine design. Notably, she has advanced biodegradable hydrogel actuators for marine robotics, reducing environmental impact. With over 500 total citations, Webster-Wood’s innovative work on neuromuscular tissue circuits and tactile sensors underscores her impact, earning her recognition as a leader in sustainable, bio-inspired engineering.
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- 1Biohybrid robots: recent progress, challenges, and perspectives118 citations · 2022
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- 3Biohybrid Actuators for Soft Robotics: Challenges in Scaling Up57 citations · 2020
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- 8Long-Fiber Embedded Hydrogel 3D Printing for Structural Reinforcement28 citations · 2021
- 9Design of a Biomimetic Tactile Sensor for Material Classification25 citations · 2022
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