Masato Murakami

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Masato Murakami is a leading figure in the field of soft robotics and reconfigurable surfaces, with a particular focus on modular actuation and haptic interfaces. His most-cited work, "A Compact Modular Soft Surface With Reconfigurable Shape and Stiffness" (2018, 31 citations), addresses a critical challenge in the field: integrating numerous actuators in close proximity to create dynamic, shape-changing surfaces. Murakami’s key contribution lies in developing compact, modular systems that can discretize three-dimensional contours, enabling applications from adaptive user interfaces to deformable robotics. By overcoming the density limitations of traditional actuator arrays, his research has paved the way for more practical, scalable soft robotic surfaces. His work is highly regarded for its engineering ingenuity, bridging the gap between theoretical soft robotics and real-world deployable devices. With a growing citation impact, Murakami’s innovations continue to influence researchers in human-computer interaction and reconfigurable structures, marking him as a key innovator in the next generation of adaptive materials and interactive surfaces.