Joshua R. Baptist
University of Louisville, The University of Texas at Arlington
Papers
8
Total Citations
156
H-Index
8
About
Joshua R. Baptist is a robotics and materials researcher whose work sits at the intersection of flexible electronics, tactile sensing, and human-robot interaction. His research focuses primarily on the design, fabrication, and characterization of electronic skins — sensor-laden flexible substrates that endow robots with the ability to perceive and respond to physical contact with their environment. Baptist's most impactful contribution, "Modeling and Fabrication of Scalable Tactile Sensor Arrays for Flexible Robot Skins" (2019, 41 citations), exemplifies his sustained effort to advance multi-modal tactile feedback systems capable of transforming how robots collaborate with humans in complex, dynamic settings. His earlier work on electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printing of PEDOT:PSS inks (2015, 31 citations) demonstrated an innovative approach to integrating sensors onto non-uniform substrates — circumventing the limitations of traditional semiconductor fabrication. Across several studies, Baptist has systematically investigated piezoresistive pressure and strain sensors, scalable sensor architectures, packaging methods, and gripper-integrated fingertip sensing for precision manipulation. Collectively accumulating over 150 citations, his body of work offers researchers and engineers a comprehensive foundation for developing the next generation of touch-sensitive robotic systems that can safely and intuitively operate alongside humans.
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Top Papers
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- 3Fabrication of strain gauge based sensors for tactile skins20 citations · 2017
- 4Piezoresistive pressure sensor array for robotic skin19 citations · 2016
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- 6Parametric investigation of scalable tactile sensors13 citations · 2017
- 7Package analysis of 3D-printed piezoresistive strain gauge sensors8 citations · 2016
- 8Characterization of large-area pressure sensitive robot skin8 citations · 2017