V. P. Tharun

Vellore Institute of Technology University

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V. P. Tharun is a researcher in soft robotics and bio-inspired locomotion, with a focus on developing lightweight, adaptive robotic systems for inspection and industrial applications. Their most notable contribution is the design of a wall-climbing robot that leverages pneumatic actuation and soft robotic principles to achieve adhesion and movement on vertical surfaces. This work, published in 2017, introduces a novel approach to pipe inspection—both internal and external—by replacing traditional rigid mechanisms with compliant, safer, and more versatile soft structures. Although the paper has garnered 2 citations, it represents an early and innovative step in applying soft robotics to real-world inspection challenges, anticipating the field’s shift toward safer human-robot interaction. Tharun’s research bridges fundamental soft actuation concepts with practical engineering constraints, offering a prototype that could reduce the weight and complexity of climbing robots. Their work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in soft robotics, pneumatic systems, and the development of robots for confined or hazardous environments.