Pedro Alhais Lopes
University of Coimbra, Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers
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About
Pedro Alhais Lopes is a leading innovator in soft robotics and stretchable electronics, whose work bridges the gap between flexible materials and intelligent machine interaction. His research focuses on developing ultrathin, skin-like electronic systems and soft-matter sensors for bioelectronics, human-machine interfaces, and autonomous robotic control. Lopes’s most influential contribution is the “Hydroprinted Electronics” platform (138 citations), which introduced a revolutionary method to transfer ~5 μm thick, stretchable Ag-In-Ga circuits onto any 3D surface or directly onto human skin, enabling seamless e-skin for health monitoring and interactive devices. He has also pioneered the integration of soft capacitive sensors into robotic hands, as demonstrated in his highly cited work on bending and pressure sensors for prosthetic hands (114 citations) and autonomous grasp selection through embodied sensing (73 citations). Beyond wearable electronics, Lopes has advanced multi-agent robotic systems for large-space automation with the SCALA platform. His recent work on dynamic hand gesture recognition using stretchable capacitive arrays further showcases his commitment to intuitive, contactless human-machine interaction. With over 370 total citations, Lopes’s research is defining the future of compliant, intelligent systems that merge seamlessly with the human body and environment.
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