Sapir Sasson

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Sapir Sasson is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of non-Newtonian robotics, exploring how fundamental physical phenomena—particularly fluid dynamics—can inspire entirely new classes of robotic systems. Their most notable contribution, the "Non-Newtonian Fluid Robot" (2016), introduced a paradigm-shifting concept: robots that leverage the unique properties of shear-thickening and shear-thinning fluids to achieve locomotion, assembly, and adaptive behavior without traditional rigid components. This work, which has garnered 6 citations, challenges conventional bio-inspired robotics by grounding robotic design in more basic physical principles, opening doors to soft, reconfigurable, and environmentally responsive machines. Sasson’s research sits at the intersection of soft robotics, materials science, and fluid mechanics, offering a fresh perspective on how robots might interact with their surroundings. While still early in their career, Sasson’s innovative approach has already sparked interest in unconventional robotic architectures, positioning them as a thought leader in non-traditional robot design. Their work invites students and researchers to rethink the very definition of a robot—not as a collection of motors and gears, but as a dynamic system governed by the physics of flow.