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Robin Hall is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics, with a primary focus on bio-inspired underwater locomotion. Her work centers on developing untethered, deformable robots that mimic the agility and efficiency of biological fish, aiming to revolutionize underwater exploration and environmental monitoring. Hall’s major contributions include the design and testing of a multi-module, tetherless soft robotic eel that achieves anguilliform swimming through 3D-printed wave spring structures, as well as the creation of DRAGON, a deformable impeller-powered vehicle capable of thrust vectoring for agile maneuverability. Her research systematically explores how design and control parameters maximize propulsion force in soft robotic fish tails, bridging theory and practical application. With over 75 total citations, her most influential work, the 2021 review on soft robotic locomotion modes, has garnered 60 citations, establishing her as a key voice in the field. Hall’s innovations promise to enable dense, non-disruptive sensor readings in complex underwater environments, advancing our understanding of ocean microclimates. Her achievements highlight a commitment to merging biological inspiration with engineering ingenuity, making her a notable figure in the next generation of soft robotics.