Nor Iskandar Azmi

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Nor Iskandar Azmi is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a particular focus on bio-inspired actuation and manipulation systems. His most influential work, "Soft manipulator using thin McKibben actuator" (2018, 23 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to creating continuously deformable robotic bodies. By drawing inspiration from the serpentine structure of snakes, Azmi developed a soft manipulator that employs a redundant arrangement of thin McKibben pneumatic muscles, eliminating the need for traditional rotational joints. This innovation enables smooth, flexible, and highly adaptive motion, addressing key challenges in safe human-robot interaction and manipulation in constrained environments. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of soft robotics, offering new pathways for designing compliant, lightweight, and inherently safe robotic systems. Azmi’s work is particularly impactful for applications in medical devices, search-and-rescue operations, and industrial automation where delicate handling and adaptability are critical. With his pioneering use of McKibben actuators in soft continuum robots, he continues to shape the future of deformable robotic technologies.