Labanya Talukder

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

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Labanya Talukder is a rising researcher in the emerging field of self-healing soft robotics, where material science meets autonomous systems. Her most-cited work, "A review on self-healing featured soft robotics" (2023, 15 citations), provides a critical synthesis of how soft material technologies can integrate safety at the material level, enabling next-generation robot-human interactions. Talukder’s contributions center on addressing fundamental challenges in soft robotics—specifically, the durability and longevity of compliant systems. By reviewing innovations in self-healing polymers and their integration into robotic actuators, she has helped chart a path toward robots that can autonomously repair damage, reducing maintenance needs and extending operational lifespans. Her work highlights how soft robotics can solve issues that rigid robots cannot, from delicate manipulation to safe human collaboration. Though early in her career, Talukder’s focused review has already become a reference point for researchers exploring resilient soft systems. Her scholarship bridges materials engineering and robotics, offering a roadmap for designing robots that are not only flexible but also capable of healing themselves—a crucial step toward truly autonomous, long-lasting machines.