Gayatri Tyagi

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Gayatri Tyagi is a rising researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on the durability and failure mechanisms of soft actuators for rehabilitative and assistive technologies. Her work addresses a critical gap in the field: understanding how repeated deformation leads to microscale fractures and fatigue in pneumatic soft actuators. In her most-cited paper, "What Happens When Pneu-Net Soft Robotic Actuators Get Fatigued?" (2023, 8 citations), Tyagi systematically investigates the structural degradation of these compliant systems, providing essential insights for designing longer-lasting, safer soft robots. By characterizing the onset and progression of material failure, she helps bridge the gap between the promise of soft robotics and their practical, long-term deployment in human-interactive settings. Her contributions are particularly valuable for engineers and clinicians seeking reliable soft robotic solutions for rehabilitation and assistance. Tyagi’s work underscores the importance of durability in soft robotics, positioning her as a key voice in advancing the reliability of next-generation wearable and medical robots.