Tejas Rane

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Carnegie Mellon University

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Tejas Rane is a researcher in bioinspired robotics, with a focus on soft, amphibious, and modular systems that push the boundaries of animal-like locomotion. His work bridges biology and engineering, drawing inspiration from vertebrates, geckos, and sea stars to create novel robotic platforms. Rane’s major contributions include the development of "2DxoPod," a modular robot that mimics vertebrate locomotion, and a gecko adhesion-based sea star crawler robot, which combines dry adhesion with soft, undulatory motion for amphibious environments. These innovations address key challenges in mobility across diverse terrains, from land to water. With over 12 citations across his most-cited papers, Rane’s research is gaining traction in the soft robotics community. His notable achievement lies in synthesizing mechanisms from multiple organisms—such as gecko-inspired adhesion and sea star-inspired crawling—to enhance robotic adaptability and efficiency. By merging principles from nature, Rane is advancing the next generation of resilient, biohybrid robots, offering promising solutions for exploration, environmental monitoring, and beyond.