Olyad Derege

Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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Olyad Derege is a leading researcher in the field of tactile sensing and soft robotics, whose work is fundamentally shaping how machines interact with the physical world. His most cited contribution, the comprehensive review "Tactile sensors: A review" (2024), has already garnered 72 citations, establishing him as a key voice in synthesizing and advancing this critical technology. Derege’s research focuses on the design, fabrication, and application of novel tactile sensors that enable robots to perceive texture, pressure, and force with unprecedented sensitivity. By bridging materials science and robotics, he has developed sensor architectures that mimic human skin, allowing for safer human-robot collaboration and more dexterous manipulation in unstructured environments. His work is not only foundational for the next generation of prosthetics and industrial automation but also provides a clear roadmap for researchers entering the field. Through his systematic reviews and original sensor designs, Olyad Derege is driving the transition from rigid, vision-dependent robots to soft, touch-aware systems that can truly feel their surroundings.