Julian Kunze
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12
Total Citations
148
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8
About
Julian Kunze is a robotics and mechatronics researcher whose work centers on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), soft robotics, and smart material systems. He has made significant contributions to the design, fabrication, and control of rolled DEAs intended to function as artificial muscles in soft robotic structures. His landmark development of the coreless rolled dielectric elastomer actuator (CORDEA), based on ultrathin silicone films with screen-printed carbon black electrodes, has attracted 32 citations and established a compelling pathway toward compact, high-energy-density actuators for next-generation robots. Kunze's research extends beyond hardware innovation: he has advanced mathematical modeling and experimental validation of rolled DEAs, explored bi-stable actuation mechanisms for multi-degree-of-freedom soft modules, and tackled the challenging problem of closed-loop position control in underactuated soft robotic systems—work that has garnered 14 citations. His contributions to sensorless configuration estimation and nonlinear trajectory tracking further demonstrate a rigorous systems-level approach to soft robotics. Earlier work on shape memory alloy-based handling systems reflects a broader interest in energy-efficient smart actuators. Collectively, Kunze's research, accumulating over 140 citations, represents meaningful progress in bridging the gap between soft actuator technology and practical, controllable robotic systems.
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- 8Adaptive and energy efficient SMA-based handling systems8 citations · 2015
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