Klas Tybrandt

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Klas Tybrandt is a leading figure in soft matter engineering and electronic skin technologies, whose work is redefining the interface between machines and humans. His research centers on the development of novel, compliant actuators and sensors that mimic the properties of biological tissue, enabling safer and more intuitive human-robot interaction. A major contribution is his pioneering work on soft electromagnetic actuators, which overcome the limitations of traditional rigid components. His 2023 paper on "Soft Electromagnetic Vibrotactile Actuators" (19 citations) introduced a groundbreaking device that integrates vibration amplitude sensing directly into a soft, skin-compatible actuator, solving a critical feedback-control problem for electronic skin. Complementing this, his work on "Versatile Ultrasoft Electromagnetic Actuators with Integrated Strain-Sensing Cellulose Nanofibril Foams" (11 citations) demonstrates how bio-derived materials can create ultra-compliant, sensing-rich actuators for soft robotics. By combining high-performance actuation with integrated strain sensing, Tybrandt’s innovations are paving the way for next-generation prosthetics, wearable haptics, and robots that can safely and sensitively interact with people. His research is not only highly cited but is also establishing the foundational principles for a new class of lifelike, responsive materials.