Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Caleb Nothnagle is a leading researcher in soft robotics and flexible electronics, with a focus on rehabilitation technologies and sensorized robotic skins. His major contributions lie at the intersection of pneumatic soft actuators and printed electronics, particularly for hand therapy and human-robot interaction. Nothnagle pioneered the development of the REHAB Glove, a soft robotic exoskeleton that uses hybrid soft-and-rigid actuators to deliver controlled finger flexion and extension for continuous passive motion therapy—a system that has garnered over 25 citations for its innovative design and validation. He also advanced the fabrication of multimodal sensor arrays by leveraging electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printing of PEDOT:PSS inks onto flexible substrates, enabling pressure and strain sensing for robotic skins (31 citations). His work on sensorized soft robotic gloves (32 citations) further demonstrates how integrated sensing can enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Notably, Nothnagle’s research addresses the challenge of embedding sensors on non-uniform surfaces, paving the way for more intuitive and safe human-robot collaboration in unstructured environments. His achievements have significantly influenced the fields of assistive robotics and wearable sensing.