Aedan Mangan

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Aedan Mangan is a rising leader in soft robotics, with a focus on creating miniature, steerable robots for minimally invasive medical interventions. His research centers on the design and control of soft everting robots—devices that grow by everting their body from the tip, allowing them to navigate complex environments with minimal friction. Mangan’s major contributions include the integration of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) into soft skins, enabling millimeter-scale steering for these growing robots, a breakthrough detailed in his 2025 paper that has already garnered 10 citations. He has also advanced the field of endovascular surgery by developing serially-connected soft continuum robots designed to reduce stress on anatomy during tortuous catheterizations, addressing key limitations of traditional push-based tools. His work on this topic has earned 4 citations and highlights his commitment to making technically challenging procedures safer and more accessible. Mangan’s innovative approach to miniaturization and soft actuation positions him at the forefront of next-generation surgical robotics, with his research promising to transform how clinicians navigate the body’s most delicate pathways.