Matheus S. Xavier
Data61, University of Newcastle Australia, University of Melbourne
Papers
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Total Citations
897
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About
Matheus S. Xavier is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with particular expertise in soft fluidic actuators, pneumatic systems, computational modeling, and advanced manufacturing techniques such as 4D printing. His work sits at the intersection of mechanical design, control engineering, and materials science, addressing fundamental challenges in building robots from highly deformable, bioinspired materials. Xavier's most influential contribution is his comprehensive 2022 review of soft pneumatic actuators, which has amassed over 360 citations and serves as an essential reference for the field, covering design, fabrication, sensing, control, and applications. His 2020 paper on finite element modeling of soft fluidic actuators (292 citations) has become a cornerstone resource for researchers tackling the complex nonlinear behavior of these systems. Together, these two works alone reflect his remarkable ability to synthesize and advance knowledge across the field. Beyond reviews, Xavier has made practical contributions through open-source hardware platforms like PneuSoRD, simulation-driven pneumatic system design, and underwater soft robot modeling. His more recent work on multimaterial 4D printing further demonstrates his expanding research vision. With a body of work exceeding 900 total citations, Xavier has established himself as a highly impactful voice shaping the future of soft robotics research and education.
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- 3Multimaterial 4D printing with a tunable bending model73 citations · 2023
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- 6A Control and Drive System for Pneumatic Soft Robots: PneuSoRD24 citations · 2021
- 7Image-Guided Locomotion of a Pneumatic-Driven Peristaltic Soft Robot23 citations · 2019
- 8Modelling and Simulation of Pneumatic Sources for Soft Robotic Applications17 citations · 2020
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