Robyn Worsley

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Robyn Worsley is a rising star at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and soft robotics, whose work is pioneering new ways to create intelligent, responsive materials. Her primary research focuses on the 3D printing of functional composites, particularly through the development of novel drop-on-demand (DoD) jetting techniques for high-viscosity inks. Worsley’s most significant contribution to date is her 2024 paper on programmable magnetic composites, which has already garnered 12 citations—a strong indicator of its immediate impact. In this work, she developed functional magnetic inks embedded with micron-sized, programmable filler particles, enabling the printed materials to be magnetically programmed for two-way actuation. This breakthrough allows soft robotic components to not only move but also reverse their motion, a critical step toward creating truly autonomous, untethered soft machines. By demonstrating the first instance of two-way functionality in a DoD-printed magnetic material, Worsley has opened a new pathway for fabricating complex, multi-functional soft robots. Her innovative approach promises to reshape how we design and manufacture adaptive structures, from biomedical devices to flexible grippers.