Vasko Changoski

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

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Vasko Changoski is an emerging robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of bio-inspired design, smart materials, and autonomous robotic systems. His research centers on the application of shape memory alloys (SMAs) — thermally responsive smart materials capable of actuation through their shape memory effect — to develop next-generation soft and compliant robotic platforms capable of navigating complex, unpredictable environments. Among his most notable contributions is a design framework for mechanically intelligent bio-inspired graspers, which explores how SMA-driven actuation can replicate the dexterity found in biological gripping mechanisms. Complementing this, his work on multi-locomotion bio-inspired robots demonstrates how morphological computation can enable machines to adapt their movement styles dynamically, a significant step toward truly versatile autonomous systems. His research has also extended into space exploration applications, where he integrated SMA-actuated graspers into autonomous multifunctional vehicles, leveraging 3D printing to create lightweight, mission-capable platforms. With a growing citation record across publications from 2019 to 2025, Changoski represents a dedicated voice in the soft robotics and smart materials community, consistently pushing the boundaries of what bio-inspired engineering can achieve in real-world and extreme-environment applications.