Gunjan Agarwal

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Papers

3

Total Citations

446

H-Index

3

About

Gunjan Agarwal is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on designing and modeling compliant, wearable systems for biomedical applications. Her work centers on developing robust soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) and stretchable materials that overcome the inherent limitations of silicone rubber, such as lack of repeatability and durability. Agarwal’s most-cited paper, “Design and Analysis of a Soft Pneumatic Actuator with Origami Shell Reinforcement” (222 citations), introduces a novel reinforcement technique that enhances actuator performance without sacrificing flexibility. Her second highly cited work, “Stretchable Materials for Robust Soft Actuators towards Assistive Wearable Devices” (189 citations), explores elastomeric materials for reliable actuation in rehabilitation and daily living aids. She also contributed to “Design and Computational Modeling of a Modular, Compliant Robotic Assembly for Human Lumbar Unit and Spinal Cord Assistance” (35 citations), proposing a vacuum-driven soft robotic device for spinal support. With over 440 citations across her key papers, Agarwal’s research is pivotal in advancing safe, human-friendly robotics, particularly for assistive technologies that improve mobility and quality of life. Her innovative use of origami-inspired structures and computational modeling marks her as a key figure in the next generation of soft robotic design.

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H-Index
3
Papers
446
Total Citations
149
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design and Analysis of a Soft Pneumatic Actuator with Origami Shell Reinforcement
222 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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