Lucie Viry

Papers

Total Citations

488

H-Index

About

Lucie Viry is a leading researcher in soft robotics and bioinspired tactile sensing, with a particular focus on developing flexible, high-performance sensor technologies. Her most impactful contribution is the "Flexible Three‐Axial Force Sensor for Soft and Highly Sensitive Artificial Touch" (2014), which has garnered 475 citations. This work introduced a capacitive-based tactile sensor using conductive textiles in a multi-layered architecture, capable of detecting both normal and tangential forces with exceptional sensitivity—detecting weights under 10 mg and displacements as small as 8 μm. This innovation has significantly advanced artificial touch for soft robotics and prosthetics. Viry also explores biomimetic designs, such as octopus-inspired suction cups and soil impedance discrimination for robotic roots, demonstrating her versatility in applying biological principles to engineering challenges. Her work bridges materials science and robotics, offering scalable solutions for sensitive, adaptive systems. Through her highly cited sensor and creative bioinspired approaches, Viry has established herself as a key contributor to the development of next-generation tactile interfaces and soft robotic systems.