Papers

6

Total Citations

149

H-Index

3

About

Sarthak Bhagat is a robotics researcher whose work spans intelligent soft robotics, deep reinforcement learning, and human-robot interaction. He is perhaps best known for his highly influential 2019 review, "Deep Reinforcement Learning for Soft, Flexible Robots: Brief Review with Impending Challenges," which has accumulated over 124 citations and stands as a foundational reference bridging embodied intelligence with the emerging field of soft robotics. This work synthesized the convergence of deep reinforcement learning and compliant robotic structures at a pivotal moment for the field, helping to define research directions that continue to resonate today. More recently, Bhagat has expanded his focus toward real-world robotic autonomy, contributing innovative work on zero-shot task-oriented grasping through geometric decomposition using large language models, as well as neuro-symbolic approaches to short-context action anticipation for assistive in-home robots. These efforts reflect a forward-looking research agenda aimed at enabling robots to operate intelligently in unstructured, everyday environments. With a total citation footprint exceeding 145 citations, Bhagat's trajectory demonstrates a meaningful evolution from foundational reviews to cutting-edge applied research, making his profile particularly relevant for students exploring the intersection of machine learning, soft robotics, and human-centered AI.

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H-Index
6
Papers
149
Total Citations
25
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Deep Reinforcement Learning for Soft, Flexible Robots: Brief Review with Impending Challenges
124 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi, Carnegie Mellon University

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