Arif Sugiharto

Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences

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Arif Sugiharto is a researcher advancing the frontiers of soft robotics and medical devices, with a focus on affordable, compliant systems for healthcare. His primary research areas include soft pneumatic actuators, minimally invasive surgical robotics, and prosthetic design. Sugiharto’s major contribution lies in modeling fiber-reinforced soft actuators, where he systematically analyzed how different winding patterns affect bending motion in tubular manipulators—a critical step for precise control in robotic-assisted procedures. His 2023 paper on this topic has garnered 15 citations, reflecting its foundational impact. He also conducted structural analysis of energy storage and return (ESAR) prosthetic feet using finite element methods, contributing to improved lower-limb assistive devices. Notably, his review on robot-assisted endovascular catheterization technology traces three decades of progress, highlighting the field’s slow but steady evolution. Sugiharto’s work on designing and manufacturing an affordable soft-robotic manipulator for minimally invasive diagnosis underscores his commitment to making advanced robotics accessible in low- and middle-income countries. Through these efforts, he bridges theoretical modeling with practical, cost-effective solutions, positioning himself as a key contributor to the democratization of robotic healthcare technologies.