Mariatul Rawdhah Ahmad Fuaad

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Mariatul Rawdhah Ahmad Fuaad is a researcher in soft robotics and smart materials, with a focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) for bio-inspired locomotion. Her work bridges materials science and mechanical engineering to create flexible, lightweight robotic systems that mimic natural movement. Her most cited paper, "Soft dielectric elastomer microactuator for robot locomotion" (2020), introduces a novel approach to fabricating pre-stretched DEAs on acrylic frames, enabling single and multiple robotic crawler models. This contribution demonstrates how soft actuators can replace traditional rigid motors in small-scale robots, offering advantages in adaptability and safety. While her citation count is still growing—reflecting the emerging nature of her field—her work is foundational for researchers exploring muscle-like actuation in micro-robotics. Fuaad’s research has implications for medical devices, search-and-rescue robots, and wearable technologies. Her achievements include advancing the practical design of DEA-based locomotion, a key step toward fully soft autonomous robots. For students and researchers, her work exemplifies how interdisciplinary innovation can solve real-world engineering challenges.