S Puneeth

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Papers

2

Total Citations

4

H-Index

2

About

S. Puneeth is a rising researcher in the field of soft robotics, with a focused expertise in bio-inspired soft pneumatic actuators. His work centers on developing elastomeric actuators that mimic the dexterity and adaptability of the human hand, targeting applications in agriculture, biomedicine, and beyond. In a key 2024 contribution, Puneeth introduced a human finger-inspired soft pneumatic actuator for gripping, validated through both numerical simulations and experimental methods, demonstrating a practical pathway for creating flexible, muscle-like robotic systems. Complementing this, he conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of elastomeric soft pneumatic actuators (ESPAs), mapping the research landscape and identifying future prospects for hand-inspired designs. Though early in his career, with his most cited papers each garnering 2 citations, his work is establishing a foundational framework for next-generation soft grippers. By bridging computational modeling with real-world testing, Puneeth is contributing to the evolution of safer, more adaptable robots that can interact gently with delicate objects, positioning him as a promising voice in the advancement of human-inspired robotic technologies.

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H-Index
2
Papers
4
Total Citations
2
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Numerical and experimental methods for the assessment of a human finger-inspired soft pneumatic actuator for gripping applications
2 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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