Andrew J. Fleming
Papers
13
Total Citations
986
H-Index
10
About
Andrew J. Fleming is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, pneumatic actuation systems, and miniature robotic locomotion. He has made substantial contributions to the field of soft fluidic actuators, authoring highly influential reviews and modeling frameworks that have shaped how researchers design and analyze deformable robotic systems. His 2022 comprehensive review of soft pneumatic actuators has already garnered 363 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in the field, while his 2020 work on finite element modeling of soft fluidic actuators (292 citations) has provided the community with essential computational tools for tackling complex nonlinear behaviors in silicone-based robots. Fleming has also pioneered miniature resonant locomotion, developing piezoelectric insect-scale robots capable of agile ambulatory movement, work that has attracted significant attention with over 80 citations. His practical contributions extend to open-source hardware platforms like PneuSoRD and simulation-based design methodologies for pneumatic control systems, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. Collectively, his portfolio reflects a researcher deeply committed to advancing soft robotics from fundamental modeling through to deployable, precision-controlled systems across biomedical, underwater, and inspection environments.
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Top Papers
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- 3Miniature Resonant Ambulatory Robot84 citations · 2016
- 4Monolithic Piezoelectric Insect With Resonance Walking59 citations · 2018
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- 7A Control and Drive System for Pneumatic Soft Robots: PneuSoRD24 citations · 2021
- 8Image-Guided Locomotion of a Pneumatic-Driven Peristaltic Soft Robot23 citations · 2019
- 9Modelling and Simulation of Pneumatic Sources for Soft Robotic Applications17 citations · 2020
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