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Armita Hamidi is a robotics and materials engineer whose research sits at the intersection of soft robotics, bio-inspired design, and advanced manufacturing. Her work focuses on developing innovative actuation systems and fabrication techniques that push the boundaries of what soft robotic systems can achieve, with particular emphasis on underwater robotics and flexible structures. Hamidi is perhaps best known for her pioneering work on jellyfish-inspired robots. Her Poly-Saora robot (2020, 77 citations) demonstrated how twisted and coiled polymer (TCP) actuators could replicate the energy-efficient swimming mechanics of the Black Sea nettle jellyfish, while KryptoJelly (2020, 61 citations) showcased a complementary approach using shape memory alloy NiTi actuators with easily replaceable components — both designs advancing the feasibility of minimally disruptive underwater exploration vehicles. Her contributions to soft robotics manufacturing are equally significant. Her research into 3D printing with soft elastomers and sacrificial carbohydrate glass structures (2019, 73 citations) has helped establish robust fabrication pathways for complex, flexible robotic components. Across her body of work, Hamidi has consistently championed TCP muscle-based actuation systems for bio-inspired applications, demonstrating their versatility in multidirectional joints and musculoskeletal frameworks, making her a notable voice in the next generation of adaptive, lifelike robotic systems.