Nils‐Krister Persson

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Nils‐Krister Persson is a leading figure in the emerging field of smart textiles and soft robotics, with a particular focus on actuating textiles—fabrics that can move and change shape in response to electrical stimuli. His work bridges materials science, polymer chemistry, and textile engineering to create next-generation wearable and robotic systems. Persson’s most cited paper, “Actuating Textiles: Next Generation of Smart Textiles” (2018, 154 citations), provides a foundational overview of the mechanical output side of smart textiles, an area often overshadowed by sensing and input technologies. He has also pioneered the development of soft linear electroactive polymer actuators based on polypyrrole (2015, 12 citations), addressing the need for compliant, silent, and lightweight actuators for human-friendly robots. More recently, his 2025 paper on woven, in-air textile actuators using conjugated polymers and solid-state electrolyte tape yarns (7 citations) tackles the longstanding challenge of creating dry, force-generating soft actuators. Persson’s work is notable for advancing practical, textile-based actuation systems that operate without wet electrolytes, opening new possibilities for wearable assistive devices and soft robotics.