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About
K. Arutselvan is a researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and smart systems, whose work bridges the gap between advanced materials and intelligent automation. His most impactful contribution lies in the development of stretchable capacitive sensors using double helix liquid metal fibers, a breakthrough published in 2017 that has garnered over 360 citations. This innovation enables highly sensitive, deformable sensors capable of detecting torsion, strain, and touch, offering transformative potential for soft robotics and conformal electronics. By leveraging the unique properties of liquid metals, Arutselvan’s work addresses a critical challenge in creating durable, high-performance sensors that maintain electrical continuity under extreme deformation. Beyond soft robotics, he has explored the integration of assistive autonomous ground vehicles within smart grids, applying potential field algorithms for path planning to enhance automation and control in smart city infrastructures. His research demonstrates a versatile approach to engineering, combining material science with practical applications in robotics and energy systems. Arutselvan’s work continues to inspire advances in flexible electronics and autonomous systems, marking him as a key contributor to the next generation of adaptive, intelligent technologies.
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- 2Assistive Autonomous Ground Vehicles in Smart Grid6 citations · 2015