Arridh Shashank
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About
Arridh Shashank’s research lies at the critical intersection of tactile sensing, robotics, and prosthetic technology, with a focus on restoring the sense of touch to upper limb prostheses. His major contributions center on the development of capacitive tactile shear sensors, devices that can measure the static shear forces essential for a robotic hand or prosthetic limb to grip objects securely and intuitively. Shashank’s seminal 2010 paper, “Characterization of a capacitive tactile shear sensor for application in robotic and upper limb prostheses,” has garnered 77 citations, reflecting its foundational impact on the field. In his earlier 2009 work, he introduced a novel, low-cost sensor design fabricated on a printed circuit board, employing a differential capacitor arrangement to detect shear forces. This design was validated through both mathematical modeling and COMSOL simulations, demonstrating a practical path toward affordable, high-performance tactile sensors. By addressing the challenge of measuring static shear—a key component of dexterous manipulation—Shashank’s work has directly informed the development of more responsive and lifelike prosthetic hands. His achievements highlight a commitment to translating complex sensing principles into accessible, real-world solutions for assistive robotics.
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