Tobias Kosub

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About

Tobias Kosub is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and magnetic sensor technology, whose work is driving innovation in flexible electronics and high-speed actuation. His major contributions span two transformative areas: the development of untethered, ultrafast soft-bodied robots and the creation of highly compliant magnetic field sensors. In his landmark 2020 paper, "Untethered and ultrafast soft-bodied robots" (151 citations), Kosub demonstrated simulation-guided, lightweight, and durable small-scale soft robots capable of unprecedented speed—a breakthrough inspired by nature's high-speed survival strategies. Complementing this, his 2019 work, "Highly compliant planar Hall effect sensor with sub 200 nT sensitivity" (84 citations), introduced mechanically reshapeable magnetic sensors with exceptional sensitivity, enabling new possibilities for soft robotics, virtual and augmented reality interfaces, and point-of-care diagnostics. By combining rigorous simulation with practical device engineering, Kosub has established himself as a key figure in advancing soft, flexible systems that bridge the gap between biological inspiration and technological application. His research continues to shape the future of interactive and adaptive devices.