Sourav Karmakar

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

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Sourav Karmakar is a rising researcher at the forefront of bio-inspired and soft robotics, with a focus on creating flexible, adaptive systems for real-world applications. His work spans the design of soft robotic grippers, amphibian robots, and deployable structures, drawing inspiration from nature to overcome the limitations of rigid robotics. In his highly cited 2019 paper, he introduced a bio-inspired soft gripper that leverages silicone and 3D-printed materials for delicate grasping, achieving 9 citations and demonstrating a new paradigm in robotic manipulation. Karmakar also developed a caterpillar-like amphibious soft robot using PneuNet actuators, capable of multi-terrain locomotion—a key step toward resilient, field-deployable robots. His 2021 work on a deployable SMA-based solar sail prototype (5 citations) further showcases his versatility, applying smart materials to space technologies. With a growing citation record and a 2024 chapter on robotics in medical science, Karmakar is bridging soft robotics with surgical and biomedical applications, contributing to robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RMIS). His research is shaping the next generation of soft, safe, and adaptable robots for industry, medicine, and exploration.