Anil Keshavlal Thaker

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Anil Keshavlal Thaker is a pioneering researcher in micro-robotics and high-voltage integrated circuit design, with a focus on enabling sub-millimeter-scale autonomous systems. His most cited work, "Electrostatic actuation and control of micro robots using a post-processed high-voltage SOI CMOS chip" (2011, 29 citations), introduces an energy-efficient power conversion and control circuit for catoms—modular, sub-millimeter robots. Thaker’s major contribution lies in developing a post-processed high-voltage SOI CMOS chip that delivers power through capacitive coupling and generates internal high voltages to drive electrostatic actuators, overcoming critical challenges in miniaturized actuation and energy delivery. This work demonstrates a novel integration of power electronics with micro-robotic platforms, achieving precise control without bulky external components. By addressing the fundamental trade-offs between voltage generation, power efficiency, and chip area, Thaker has advanced the feasibility of distributed, self-reconfigurable micro-robot swarms. His research bridges circuit design and micromechanics, offering a scalable pathway for applications in micro-assembly, biomedical devices, and adaptive structures. With 29 citations, this foundational paper remains a key reference for engineers developing high-voltage interfaces for MEMS and micro-robotic systems, underscoring Thaker’s impact on the frontier of autonomous microscale robotics.