Dipayon Roy

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dipayon Roy’s research lies at the intersection of biomimetic robotics and tactile sensing, with a core focus on developing soft, compliant interfaces for artificial fingertips. His most-cited work, “Elastomeric skin selection for a fluid‐filled artificial fingertip” (2012, 15 citations), addresses a critical challenge in prosthetics and robotic manipulation: creating a fingertip that balances robust grip, multimodal sensing, and environmental resilience. Roy systematically evaluated elastomeric materials for a fluid-filled design, enabling integrated detection of contact, texture, and thermal cues—a contribution that advances both dexterous manipulation and human-like touch in artificial systems. While his citation count reflects a specialized, emerging field, the foundational nature of this work has informed subsequent developments in soft robotics and haptic interfaces. Roy’s research underscores the importance of material selection in bridging the gap between biological and artificial touch, offering a pathway toward more intuitive and adaptive prosthetic and robotic hands. His work continues to inspire engineers and researchers seeking to replicate the nuanced sensory feedback of human skin.