Andrew Gillman

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, United States Air Force Research Laboratory

Papers

Total Citations

484

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About

Andrew Gillman is a leading figure in the emerging field of **mechanical computing and origami-based robotics**, where he pioneers the use of physical structures to perform computation and control. His most influential work, the 2021 paper *"Mechanical computing"* (263 citations), provides a foundational framework for designing machines that process information through their own mechanical logic, bypassing traditional electronics. This concept is brought to life in his highly cited 2018 paper *"Origami mechanologic"* (197 citations), which demonstrates how folded structures can autonomously sense, decide, and respond to their environment—a critical breakthrough for **soft robotics**, where rigid electronic components often fail to integrate with compliant bodies. By embedding decision-making directly into a robot’s material, Gillman has opened new pathways for creating resilient, untethered autonomous systems. More recently, his work on a *"Wearable high-density EMG sleeve for complex hand gesture classification"* (2024, 24 citations) showcases his versatility, applying high-resolution sensing to human–computer interaction. With over 484 cumulative citations, Gillman’s research is not only reshaping how robots think but also how they seamlessly interface with the physical world.