Narendra Gariya
Papers
16
Total Citations
211
H-Index
8
About
Narendra Gariya is a prominent researcher specializing in soft robotics, soft pneumatic actuators, and flexible sensing systems — a field that sits at the intersection of materials science, mechanical engineering, and biomedical applications. His work has made significant contributions to understanding how soft actuators can be designed, optimized, and integrated with sensing capabilities for applications ranging from robotic grippers to wearable medical rehabilitation devices. Gariya's most influential contributions include comprehensive reviews on soft pneumatic actuators with embedded sensors (43 citations) and soft materials for robot manufacturing (39 citations), establishing him as a key synthesizer of knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. His technical innovations are equally impressive — notably his development of soft actuators incorporating flexible piezoelectric membranes for deformation sensing (26 citations) and comparative analyses of pneu-net actuator designs (22 citations) that provide practical guidance for engineers. A recurring theme across his research is enabling safer human-robot interaction, particularly in prosthetics and rehabilitation technologies. His analytical and experimental investigations into hyperelastic materials, ballooning minimization, and bending behavior have collectively accumulated nearly 200 citations, underscoring his growing influence in shaping the theoretical and practical foundations of modern soft robotics.
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- 2A review on soft materials utilized for the manufacturing of soft robots39 citations · 2021
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- 9A review on soft robotic technologies8 citations · 2023
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