Laya Pothunuri

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Laya Pothunuri is a pioneering researcher in the field of advanced electronic skins (E-skins) and additive manufacturing, with a focus on creating intelligent, high-resolution sensory systems for robotics. Her most notable contribution, the "Skin-Inspired, High-Resolution, Intelligent Aerosol Jet 3D-Printed Palmtop with Multisensory Integration" (2025, 5 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to overcoming the wiring and design challenges inherent in high-density multimodal sensing. By leveraging aerosol jet 3D printing, Pothunuri has enabled the fabrication of a compact, palmtop-sized E-skin that integrates multiple sensing modalities—such as pressure, temperature, and texture—allowing robotic artifacts to acquire and interpret object characteristics with unprecedented precision. This work not only advances the spatial resolution of sensing nodes but also streamlines the device architecture, addressing a critical bottleneck in soft robotics and human-machine interaction. Her research stands at the intersection of materials science, flexible electronics, and intelligent systems, promising to revolutionize prosthetics and autonomous manipulation. With her innovative fabrication techniques and multisensory integration, Pothunuri is shaping the future of tactile sensing, making her a rising star in the field.