Benjamin Karrer

Papers

Total Citations

118

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About

Benjamin Karrer is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable materials and soft robotics, with a primary focus on developing biodegradable, high-performance actuators that can replace conventional, environmentally harmful robotic components. His most-cited work, “Biodegradable electrohydraulic actuators for sustainable soft robots” (2023, 118 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to creating soft robots that can safely degrade at the end of their lifecycle, directly addressing the growing challenge of electronic and robotic waste. Karrer’s major contribution lies in engineering electrohydraulic actuators from fully biodegradable materials without sacrificing functionality, demonstrating that sustainability and high performance are not mutually exclusive. This work has been widely recognized as a pivotal step toward eco-friendly automation, influencing both materials science and soft robotics communities. By tackling the environmental impact of emerging technologies head-on, Karrer is shaping a future where soft robots can be deployed in sensitive environments—such as agriculture, medicine, or marine exploration—without leaving a persistent ecological footprint. His research continues to inspire new directions in green robotics and sustainable engineering.