Hadrien Sprumont

Softwarica College, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Human Computer Interaction (Switzerland)

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Hadrien Sprumont is a rising researcher at the intersection of paleontology, soft robotics, and education, whose work reimagines how we study extinct animals and teach future engineers. His primary research areas include bio-inspired robotics, soft sensory systems, and tangible educational technologies. Sprumont’s most notable contribution is his pioneering use of soft robophysical models to test hypotheses about ancient animal locomotion—for instance, his 2024 study on how asymmetric fin shapes altered the swimming dynamics of marine reptiles, which has already garnered early citations for its novel methodology. He also advanced the field of soft robotics by integrating repetitive learning control with soft sensory feedback for body caudal undulation, enabling more adaptive and robust robotic swimmers. In parallel, Sprumont co-developed Modulo Cellulo, a modular version of the Cellulo educational robot platform, enhancing its versatility for hands-on STEM learning. Though early in his career, his work bridges deep-time biology and cutting-edge robotics, demonstrating a unique ability to draw inspiration from evolution to solve modern engineering challenges. His interdisciplinary approach promises to inspire both paleontologists and roboticists alike.