Jordi Condal Margarit

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Jordi Condal Margarit is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of soft robotics and advanced sensing. His key contributions center on the development of Soft Pneumatic Actuator skins (SPA-skins), a groundbreaking concept that integrates ultra-thin, sensor-embedded actuators into flexible, highly customizable sheets. His most cited work, "Soft Pneumatic Actuator skin with embedded sensors" (2014, 18 citations), introduces a novel approach to creating distributed actuation points less than 1 mm thick. This innovation is particularly significant for providing proprioceptive sensing—the ability to detect position and movement—by covering pre-existing structures with a responsive, intelligent skin. Condal Margarit’s research has helped bridge the gap between rigid robotics and soft, adaptable systems, offering a pathway toward more lifelike and safer robotic interactions. His work on SPA-skins is foundational for applications in wearable technology, prosthetics, and human-robot collaboration, where flexibility and sensory feedback are critical. By enabling soft bodies to sense and move with unprecedented precision, Condal Margarit has made a lasting impact on the field of soft robotics, inspiring further exploration into distributed actuation and embedded sensing.