Connor Mastropoll

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Connor Mastropoll is pioneering the intersection of bioinspired robotics and soft sensing, with a primary focus on replicating the remarkable proprioceptive abilities of aquatic life. His key research areas include biomimetic fin design, soft robotics, and embedded sensing for underwater vehicles. Mastropoll’s major contribution lies in his development of a bioinspired fish fin webbing that integrates artificial proprioceptive feedback, directly mimicking the nerve cells found in the webbing between the fin rays of ray-finned fish. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2024 paper, enables robotic fins to sense hydrodynamic loading and environmental cues, a critical step toward truly agile and adaptive underwater robots. With over 6 citations in a short time, his research is already shaping the field of soft robotics by demonstrating how to embed sensory intelligence directly into flexible structures. Mastropoll’s innovative approach not only advances our understanding of biological propulsion but also provides a tangible pathway for creating more responsive and autonomous underwater vehicles, making him a rising figure in the quest to bridge biology and engineering.