Leanna Hogarth

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Leanna Hogarth is a leading innovator in soft robotics and tactile sensing, whose work is redefining how machines perceive and interact with the physical world. Her research centers on developing biomimetic sensor skins that can discriminate complex forces—such as touch, press, and stroke—enabling safer, more intuitive human-robot collaboration. In her most-cited 2023 paper, Hogarth introduced a groundbreaking capacitive sensor skin that uses patterned elastomers with fixed and sliding pillars to distinguish between shear and normal forces. This design, with 28 citations, offers a scalable path toward giving robots the fine motor control needed for delicate tasks, from surgical assistance to assistive care. Beyond this flagship work, her contributions to soft material architectures and sensor integration have been recognized for their potential to bridge the gap between rigid electronics and compliant biological systems. Hogarth’s research is not only advancing the field of haptics but also inspiring a new generation of engineers to rethink how machines can safely and effectively engage with people.