Ved Gund
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Ved Gund is a researcher specializing in micro-scale power electronics, energy harvesting, and high-voltage actuation systems. His work focuses on developing compact, integrated power supplies for emerging robotic and actuator technologies. Gund’s most notable contribution is the design of a PCB-integrated lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) pyroelectric high-voltage supply, capable of stepping up 15.5 volts to 1,460 volts in a sub-1-cc footprint. This innovation, published in 2021, addresses the critical need for miniaturized kilovolt sources to drive dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), piezoelectric devices, and electrostatic actuators in soft robotics and microsystems. The work demonstrates a novel electrostatic switch regulator architecture, enabling efficient voltage conversion without bulky transformers. Though early in his career, Gund’s research has already garnered attention for its potential to unlock compact, high-voltage robotic platforms. His contributions bridge materials science, circuit design, and actuator engineering, offering a pathway toward untethered, high-performance micro-robots. With continued development, his pyroelectric power supply could become a foundational building block for next-generation autonomous systems.
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