Rukmini Manoz Banda
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Rukmini Manoz Banda is a leading researcher in soft robotics, specializing in the modeling, design, and optimization of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs). Her work focuses on harnessing the unique properties of these highly compliant electrostatic transducers, which convert applied high voltage into motion and can also function as sensors through capacitive changes. Banda’s most cited paper, “Modeling and Design Optimization of a Rotational Soft Robotic System Driven by Double Cone Dielectric Elastomer Actuators” (2020), has garnered 23 citations and addresses key challenges in achieving large, controllable deformations in soft robotic systems. Her research contributions advance the practical implementation of DEAs by developing rigorous optimization frameworks that enhance performance and reliability. Banda’s work is instrumental in bridging the gap between theoretical actuator models and real-world robotic applications, particularly in rotational systems. Her achievements have established her as a notable figure in the field, with her publications serving as essential references for researchers exploring soft actuation, smart materials, and bio-inspired robotics.
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