Md Mahmud Hasan Saikot

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

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Md Mahmud Hasan Saikot is a researcher advancing the frontier of soft robotics and tactile sensing, with a focus on underwater applications. His work addresses a critical gap in robotic manipulation: the need for affordable, easy-to-fabricate sensors that can detect multi-directional forces. His most cited paper, "Soft Multi-Directional Force Sensor for Underwater Robotic Application" (2022, 30 citations), introduces a novel tactile technology that enables robotic grippers to recognize physical interactions and plan motions in challenging aquatic environments. Building on this, his follow-up study, "Waterproof Design of Soft Multi-Directional Force Sensor for Underwater Robotic Applications" (2022, 8 citations), tackles the practical challenge of durability, ensuring these sensors remain functional in submerged conditions. Saikot’s contributions are pivotal for the evolution of exploratory robots, providing cost-effective solutions that enhance grasping and force detection. By overcoming limitations of existing tactile technologies—such as high cost and complex fabrication—his work empowers soft robotic end-effectors to characterize force trends with precision, making him a key figure in the push toward more capable, resilient underwater robots.