Lauryn Whiteside

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Lauryn Whiteside is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and fluidic control systems. Her work focuses on two key areas: designing modular pneumatic circuits for soft robots and developing fluidic closed-loop controllers for autonomous underwater vehicles. Whiteside’s major contribution is the creation of "The Soft Compiler," a web-based tool that streamlines the design of modular pneumatic circuits from individual soft logic gates. This tool addresses a critical bottleneck in soft robotics—the inefficiency and error-prone nature of manually assembling complex circuits—enabling faster, more reliable prototyping. Her most-cited paper on this topic has garnered 20 citations since 2022, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. In parallel, Whiteside has advanced underwater robotics with her 2023 work on a soft fluidic closed-loop controller for untethered underwater gliders. By replacing traditional electronic controllers with entirely soft, fluidic systems, she has improved power efficiency and enabled bio-inspired designs for real-world marine applications. This work, cited 5 times, demonstrates her commitment to practical, energy-efficient solutions. Whiteside’s achievements mark her as a rising leader in soft robotics, bridging computational design and physical actuation.