Rohit Patil

Vellore Institute of Technology University

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Rohit Patil is a researcher specializing in soft robotics and smart materials, with a particular focus on shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators for bio-inspired applications. His work centers on developing innovative, flexible robotic systems that mimic natural movements, such as peristalsis and bending, for use in medical and industrial contexts. Patil’s major contributions include the design and control of spiral SMA actuators, as demonstrated in his most-cited paper, "Design and Development of Peristaltic Soft Robot Using Shape Memory Alloy Actuators with different control strategies" (2018, 12 citations), which explores thermally activated Ni-Ti SMA for high-torque robotic motion. He has also advanced soft mesh structures, as seen in "Investigations on Bending Characteristics of Soft Mesh Structure using Shape Memory Alloy Spring Towards Bio-Inspired Robotic Applications" (2020, 6 citations), highlighting his focus on bending and flexibility. Though his citation counts are modest, Patil’s work is foundational in the emerging field of SMA-driven soft robotics, offering practical pathways for creating safer, more adaptive robots. His research is particularly notable for bridging materials science and robotics, making him a promising contributor to next-generation bio-inspired technologies.