Publications

2024

Journal Articles

Text-to-Microstructure Generation Using Generative Deep Learning

X. Zheng; I. Watanabe; J. Paik; J. Li; X. Guo et al. 

Small. 2024-05-21. DOI : 10.1002/smll.202402685.

SORI: A softness-rendering interface to unravel the nature of softness perception

M. Mete; H. Jeong; W. D. Wang; J. Paik 

Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America. 2024-03-26. Vol. 121, num. 13, p. e2314901121. DOI : 10.1073/pnas.2314901121.

Theses

Memento Mori: Reliable robustness in self-reconfigurable modular robots

K. A. Holdcroft / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

2023

Journal Articles

Multi-modal deformation and temperature sensing for context-sensitive machines

R. Baines; F. Zuliani; N. Chennoufi; S. D. Joshi; R. Kramer-Bottiglio et al. 

Nature Communications. 2023-11-18. Vol. 14, num. 1, p. 7499. DOI : 10.1038/s41467-023-42655-y.

Morphological flexibility in robotic systems through physical polygon meshing

C. H. Belke; K. A. Holdcroft; A. Sigrist; J. Paik 

Nature Machine Intelligence. 2023-06-12. DOI : 10.1038/s42256-023-00676-8.

Earwig-inspired foldable origami wing for micro air vehicle gliding

R. Ishiguro; T. Kawasetsu; Y. Motoori; J. Paik; K. Hosoda 

Frontiers In Robotics And Ai. 2023-11-09. Vol. 10, p. 1255666. DOI : 10.3389/frobt.2023.1255666.

Hypogravity modeling of upper extremities: an investigation of manual handling in the workplace

T. Maillard 

Frontiers In Physiology. 2023-10-02. Vol. 14, p. 1198162. DOI : 10.3389/fphys.2023.1198162.

Hand and face somatotopy shown using MRI-safe vibrotactile stimulation with a novel soft pneumatic actuator (SPA)-skin interface

S. Kikkert; H. A. Sonar; P. Freund; J. Paik; N. Wenderoth 

Neuroimage. 2023-02-11. Vol. 269, p. 119932. DOI : 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2023.119932.

Sensorless force and displacement estimation in soft actuators

S. Joshi; J. Paik 

Soft Matter. 2023-03-21. DOI : 10.1039/d2sm01197b.

Conference Papers

Dynamic Modeling of an Origami Prismatic Joint

M. Mete; J-L. Huang; J. Paik 

2023-01-01. IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), Singapore, SINGAPORE, Apr 03-07, 2023. DOI : 10.1109/ROBOSOFT55895.2023.10122040.

Theses

Human Interactive Robotic Surfaces for Physical Immersion

F. Zuliani / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

2022

Journal Articles

Electromagnetic actuator design for distributed stiffness

F. Zuliani; J. Paik 

Smart Materials And Structures. 2022-11-01. Vol. 31, num. 11, p. 115023. DOI : 10.1088/1361-665X/ac97d4.

Flexure Variable Stiffness Actuators

F. H. Giraud; M. Mete; J. Paik 

Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2022-06-22.  p. 2100282. DOI : 10.1002/aisy.202100282.

Hybrid Wireless-Local Communication via Information Propagation for Modular Robotic Synchronization Applications

K. Holdcroft; C. Belke; A. Sigrist; S. Bennani; J. Paik 

Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2022-03-19.  p. 2100226. DOI : 10.1002/aisy.202100226.

Lattice-and-Plate Model: Mechanics Modeling of Physical Origami Robots

H. Zhang; J. Paik 

Soft Robotics. 2022-06-17. DOI : 10.1089/soro.2021.0172.

3PAC: A Plug-and-Play System for Distributed Power Sharing and Communication in Modular Robots

K. A. Holdcroft; C. H. Belke; S. Bennani; J. Paik 

Ieee-Asme Transactions On Mechatronics. 2022-04-01. Vol. 27, num. 2, p. 858-867. DOI : 10.1109/TMECH.2021.3073538.

Kirigami Design and Modeling for Strong, Lightweight Metamaterials

H. Zhang; J. Paik 

Advanced Functional Materials. 2022-02-21.  p. 2107401. DOI : 10.1002/adfm.202107401.

Haptigami: a fingertip haptic interface with vibrotactile and 3-DoF cutaneous force feedback

F. H. Giraud; S. Joshi; J. Paik 

IEEE Transactions on Haptics. 2022. Vol. 15, num. 1, p. 131-141. DOI : 10.1109/TOH.2021.3104216.

3D Printed Motor-Sensory Module Prototype for Facial Rehabilitation

S. Walker; A. Firouzeh; M. Robertson; Y. Menguc; J. Paik 

Soft Robotics. 2022. Vol. 9, num. 2, p. 354-363. DOI : 10.1089/soro.2020.0010.

Theses

Active origami platforms for human-robot interactions

F. H. V. Giraud / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

2021

Journal Articles

Closed-Loop Position Control of a Self-Sensing 3-DoF Origami Module With Pneumatic Actuators

M. Mete; J. Paik 

Ieee Robotics And Automation Letters. 2021-10-01. Vol. 6, num. 4, p. 8213-8220. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2021.3102952.

Flow Path Optimization for Soft Pneumatic Actuators: Towards Optimal Performance and Portability

S. Joshi; H. Sonar; J. Paik 

Ieee Robotics And Automation Letters. 2021-10-01. Vol. 6, num. 4, p. 7949-7956. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2021.3100626.

CMOS-Inspired Complementary Fluidic Circuits for Soft Robots

S. Song; S. Joshi; J. Paik 

Advanced Science. 2021-08-29.  p. 2100924. DOI : 10.1002/advs.202100924.

Soft Bionic Sensors and Actuators

W. S. Kim; J. Paik 

Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2021-03-01. Vol. 3, num. 3, p. 2100003. DOI : 10.1002/aisy.202100003.

Soft Touch using Soft Pneumatic Actuator-Skin as a Wearable Haptic Feedback Device

H. A. Sonar; J-L. Huang; J. Paik 

Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2021-03-01. Vol. 3, num. 3, p. 2000168. DOI : 10.1002/aisy.202000168.

Compact Pneumatic Clutch With Integrated Stiffness Variation and Position Feedback

Y. Jiang; J. Ma; D. Chen; Z. Liu; Y. Li et al. 

Ieee Robotics And Automation Letters. 2021-07-01. Vol. 6, num. 3, p. 5697-5704. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2021.3083236.

A 4D printed active compliant hinge for potential space applications using shape memory alloys and polymers

O. Testoni; T. Lumpe; J-L. Huang; M. Wagner; S. Bodkhe et al. 

Smart Materials And Structures. 2021-08-01. Vol. 30, num. 8, p. 085004. DOI : 10.1088/1361-665X/ac01fa.

Generalized modeling of origami folding joints

H. Zhang; H. Feng; J-L. Huang; J. Paik 

Extreme Mechanics Letters. 2021-05-01. Vol. 45, p. 101213. DOI : 10.1016/j.eml.2021.101213.

Theoretical characterization of a non-rigid-foldable square-twist origami for property programmability

J. Ma; S. Zang; H. Feng; Y. Chen; Z. You 

International Journal Of Mechanical Sciences. 2021-01-01. Vol. 189, p. 105981. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.105981.

A hybrid control strategy for force and precise end effector positioning of a twisted string actuator

A. San-Millan; M. Hosseini; J. Paik 

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 2021. Vol. 26, num. 5, p. 2791-2802. DOI : 10.1109/TMECH.2020.3047157.

Pneumatic supply system parameter optimization for soft actuators

S. D. Joshi; J. Paik 

Soft Robotics. 2021. Vol. 8, num. 2, p. 152-163. DOI : 10.1089/soro.2019.0134.

Soft pneumatic actuator-driven origami-inspired modular robotic ‘‘pneumagami’’

M. A. Robertson; Ö. C. Kara; J. Paik 

The International Journal of Robotics Research. 2021. Vol. 40, num. 1, p. 72-85. DOI : 10.1177/0278364920909905.

Conference Papers

Variable Stiffness Folding Joints for Haptic Feedback

F. Zuliani; J. Paik 

2021-01-01. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), ELECTR NETWORK, Sep 27-Oct 01, 2021. p. 8332-8338. DOI : 10.1109/IROS51168.2021.9636656.

Theses

Development and control of interactive reconfigurable robotic systems

J-L. Huang / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Design and dynamic analysis of soft pneumatic systems for wearable robots

S. D. Joshi / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Comprehensive Interactive Soft Interfaces for Wearable Tactile Feedback

H. A. Sonar / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

2020

Journal Articles

Asperuloside Improves Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes through Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Signaling

A. Nakamura; Y. Yokoyama; K. Tanaka; G. Benegiamo; A. Hirayama et al. 

Iscience. 2020-09-25. Vol. 23, num. 9, p. 101522. DOI : 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101522.

Towards rich motion skills with the lightweight quadruped robot Serval

P. Eckert; A. E. M. Schmerbauch; T. Horvat; K. Soehnel; M. S. Fischer et al. 

Adaptive Behavior. 2020-06-01. Vol. 28, num. 3, p. 129-150. DOI : 10.1177/1059712319853227.

High-order based revelation of bifurcation of novel Schatz-inspired metamorphic mechanisms using screw theory

X. Kang; H. Feng; J. S. Dai; H. Yu 

Mechanism And Machine Theory. 2020-10-01. Vol. 152, p. 103931. DOI : 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.103931.

Rigid foldability and mountain-valley crease assignments of square-twist origami pattern

H. Feng; R. Peng; S. Zang; J. Ma; Y. Chen 

Mechanism And Machine Theory. 2020-10-01. Vol. 152, p. 103947. DOI : 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.103947.

Helical structures with switchable and hierarchical chirality

H. Feng; W. Lv; J. Ma; W. Chang; Y. Chen et al. 

Applied Physics Letters. 2020-05-11. Vol. 116, num. 19, p. 194102. DOI : 10.1063/5.0005336.

Stretchable Kirigami Components for Composite Meso-Scale Robots

A. Firouzeh; T. Higashisaka; K. Nagato; K. Cho; J. Paik 

Ieee Robotics And Automation Letters. 2020-04-01. Vol. 5, num. 2, p. 1883-1890. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2020.2969924.

A sEMG-driven Soft ExoSuit based on Twisted String Actuators for Elbow Assistive Applications

M. Hosseini; R. Meattini; A. San Millan Rodriguez; G. Palli; C. Melchiorri et al. 

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2020. Vol. 5, num. 3, p. 4094-4101. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2020.2988152.

Age-Dependent Asymmetry of Wrist Position Sense Is Not Influenced by Stochastic Tactile Stimulation

A-M. Georgarakis; H. A. Sonar; M. D. Rinderknecht; W. L. Popp; J. E. Duarte et al. 

Frontiers In Human Neuroscience. 2020-03-03. Vol. 14, p. 65. DOI : 10.3389/fnhum.2020.00065.

Hinges for origami-inspired structures by multimaterial additive manufacturing

M. A. Wagner; J-L. Huang; P. Okle; J. Paik; R. Spolenak 

Materials & Design. 2020-03-13. Vol. 191, p. 108643. DOI : 10.1016/j.matdes.2020.108643.

A bioinspired Separated Flow wing provides turbulence resilience and aerodynamic efficiency for miniature drones

M. Di Luca; S. Mintchev; Y. Su; E. Shaw; K. Breuer 

Science Robotics. 2020-01-29. Vol. 5, num. 38, p. eaay8533. DOI : 10.1126/scirobotics.aay8533.

Multimodal pipe-climbing robot with origami clutches and soft modular legs

Y. Jiang; D. Chen; H. Zhang; F. Giraud; J. Paik 

Bioinspiration & Biomimetics. 2020-03-01. Vol. 15, num. 2, p. 026002. DOI : 10.1088/1748-3190/ab5928.

Closed-Loop Haptic Feedback Control Using a Self-Sensing Soft Pneumatic Actuator Skin

H. A. Sonar; A. P. Gerratt; S. Lacour; J. Paik 

Soft Robotics. 2020. Vol. 7, num. 1, p. 22-29. DOI : 10.1089/soro.2019.0013.

Conference Papers

An Actuation Fault Tolerance Approach to Reconfiguration Planning of Modular Self-folding Robots

M. Yao; X. Xiao; Y. Tian; H. Cui; J. Paik 

2020-01-01. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), ELECTR NETWORK, May 31-Jun 15, 2020. p. 8274-8280. DOI : 10.1109/ICRA40945.2020.9196574.

Theses

From Modular Origami Robots to Polygon-based Modular Systems: a New Paradigm in Reconfigurable Robotics

C. H. Belke / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

2019

Journal Articles

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The Foldable Drone: A Morphing Quadrotor That Can Squeeze and Fly

D. Falanga; K. Kleber; S. Mintchev; D. Floreano; D. Scaramuzza 

Ieee Robotics And Automation Letters. 2019-04-01. Vol. 4, num. 2, p. 209-216. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2018.2885575.

A portable three-degrees-of-freedom force feedback origami robot for human-robot interactions

S. Mintchev; M. Salerno; A. Cherpillod; S. Scaduto; J. Paik 

Nature Machine Intelligence. 2019-12-01. Vol. 1, num. 12, p. 584-593. DOI : 10.1038/s42256-019-0125-1.

A plane linkage and its tessellation for deployable structure

X. Chen; H. Feng; J. Ma; Y. Chen 

Mechanism And Machine Theory. 2019-12-01. Vol. 142, p. 103605. DOI : 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.103605.

Two-degrees-of-freedom (PID)-D-2 controller for precise nanopositioning in the presence of hardware-induced constant time delay

A. San-Millan; V. Feliu-Batlle; S. S. Aphale 

Isa Transactions. 2019-08-01. Vol. 91, p. 207-217. DOI : 10.1016/j.isatra.2019.01.028.

Multi-DoF Force Characterization of Soft Actuators

S. D. Joshi; J. Paik 

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2019-07-10. Vol. 4, num. 4, p. 3679-3686. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2019.2927936.

Designing Minimal and Scalable Insect-Inspired Multi-Locomotion Millirobots

Z. Zhakypov; K. Mori; K. Hosoda; J. Paik 

Nature. 2019-07-10. Vol. 571, p. 381–386. DOI : 10.1038/s41586-019-1388-8.

Guest Editorial Focused Section on Soft Actuators, Sensors, and Components (SASC)

K. K. Leang; F. Iida; J. Paik; Y. -L. Park; J. Ueda 

Ieee-Asme Transactions On Mechatronics. 2019-02-01. Vol. 24, num. 1, p. 1-4. DOI : 10.1109/TMECH.2019.2894821.

Modular Reconfigurable Robotics

J. Seo; J. Paik; M. Yim 

Annual Review Of Control, Robotics, And Autonomous Systems. 2019-01-01. Vol. 2, p. 63-88. DOI : 10.1146/annurev-control-053018-023834.

Single chamber multiple degree-of-freedom soft pneumatic actuator enabled by adjustable stiffness layers

J. Santoso; E. H. Skorina; M. Salerno; S. de Rivaz; J. Paik et al. 

Smart Materials And Structures. 2019-03-01. Vol. 28, num. 3, p. 035012. DOI : 10.1088/1361-665X/aaf9c0.

RoboScallop: A Bivalve Inspired Swimming Robot

M. A. Robertson; F. Lfremov; J. Paik 

Ieee Robotics And Automation Letters. 2019-04-01. Vol. 4, num. 2, p. 2078-2085. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2019.2897144.

Mechanics of a pressure-controlled adhesive membrane for soft robotic gripping on curved surfaces

S. Song; D-M. Drotlef; J. Paik; C. Majidi; M. Sitti 

Extreme Mechanics Letters. 2019-05-23. Vol. 30, p. 100485. DOI : 10.1016/j.eml.2019.100485.

Folded-Tube Soft Pneumatic Actuators for Bending

W. Felt 

Soft Robotics. 2019-03-26. Vol. 6, num. 2, p. 174-183. DOI : 10.1089/soro.2018.0075.

Automatic Couplings with Mechanical Overload Protection for Modular Robots

C. Belke; J. Paik 

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 2019. Vol. 24, num. 3, p. 1420-1426. DOI : 10.1109/TMECH.2019.2907802.

Conference Papers

Programmable Fluidic Networks Design for Robotic Origami Sequential Self-Folding

Z. Zhakypov; M. Mete; J. Fiorentino; J. Paik 

2019-05-27. IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), Seol, South Korea, 14-18 April 2019. p. 814-820. DOI : 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2019.8722798.

Design of Low-Profile Compliant Transmission Mechanisms

F. H. Giraud; Z. Zhakypov; J. Paik 

2019. 2019 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Macau, China, Novembre 3-8, 2019. p. 2700-2707. DOI : 10.1109/IROS40897.2019.8967701.

FOLDAWAY DroneSense, a controller for haptic information encoding for drone pilots

M. Salerno; J. Paik; S. Mintchev 

2019-05-05. 1st International Workshop on Human-Drone Interaction, Glasgow, May 5, 2019.

Stiffness Perception of Virtual Objects Using FOLDAWAY-Touch

M. Salerno; S. Mintchev; A. Cherpillod; S. Scaduto; J. Paik 

2019-05-14. Digital Image Forensics, Songdo, Korea (Republic of), November 14-16, 2018. p. 139-143. DOI : 10.1007/978-981-13-3194-7_31.

Bi-Modal Control of Vacuum-Powered Soft Pneumatic Actuators with Embedded Liquid Metal-Based Strain Sensitive Skin

M. A. Robertson; L. M. Dejace; S. Lacour; J. Paik 

2019. Robosoft 2019, Seoul, South Korea, April 14-18, 2019. p. 217-221. DOI : 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2019.8722810.

Theses

Design Methodology for Engineering Multifunctional Mesoscale Robots

Z. Zhakypov / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Modular soft pneumatic actuator system design for compliance matching

M. A. Robertson / J. Paik (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Posters

Force Characterization Of Meso-Scale Haptic Devices

S. D. Joshi; F. Giraud; J. Paik 

IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems – IROS 2019, Macau, China, November 4 – 8, 2019.

Talks

Hinges for Origami-Inspired Structures by Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

M. Wagner; J-L. Huang; P. Okle; J. Paik; R. Spolenak 

2019 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, Phoenix, Arizona, April 26-29, 2019.

2018

Journal Articles

An Origami-Inspired Reconfigurable Suction Gripper for Picking Objects with Variable Shape and Size

Z. Zhakypov; F. Heremans; A. Billard; J. Paik 

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2018-07-01. Vol. 3, num. 4, p. 2894-2901. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2018.2847403.

Minimally Actuated Transformation of Origami Machines

F. Zuliani; C. Liu; J. Paik; S. M. Felton 

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2018-01-31. Vol. 3, num. 3, p. 1426-1433. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2018.2800126.

A New Kinematic Model and Control Strategy for a Mobile Platform for Transporting Lightweight Manipulators

D. Feliu-Talegon; A. San-Millan; V. Feliu-Batlle 

Electronics. 2018-12-01. Vol. 7, num. 12, p. 441. DOI : 10.3390/electronics7120441.

A reconfiguration strategy for modular robots using origami folding

M. Yao; C. Belke; H. Cui; J. Paik 

The International Journal of Robotics Research. 2018-12-05.  p. 027836491881575. DOI : 10.1177/0278364918815757.

Optimal Distribution of Active Modules in Modular Robots

M. Yao; X. Xiao; C. Belke; H. Cui; J. Paik 

Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics. 2018-11-05. Vol. 11, num. 1, p. 011017. DOI : 10.1115/1.4041972.

Design and Computational Modeling of a Modular, Compliant Robotic Assembly for Human Lumbar Unit and Spinal Cord Assistance (vol 7, 14391, 2017)

G. Agarwal; M. Robertson; H. Sonar; J. Paik 

Scientific Reports. 2018. Vol. 8, p. 13218. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-018-31446-x.

A Compact Modular Soft Surface With Reconfigurable Shape and Stiffness

M. A. Robertson; M. Murakami; W. M. Felt; J. Paik; M. A. Robertson et al. 

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 2018. Vol. 24, num. 1, p. 16-24. DOI : 10.1109/TMECH.2018.2878621.

A reconfigurable interactive interface for controlling robotic origami in virtual environments

J-L. Huang; Z. Zhakypov; H. A. Sonar; J. Paik 

The International Journal of Robotics Research. 2018-05-02. Vol. 37, num. 6, p. 629-647. DOI : 10.1177/0278364918769157.

Miniaturized Twin-legged Robot with an Electromagnetic Oscillatory Actuator

B. Shin; Y. Kim; J. Paik; K-m. Lee 

Journal of Bionic Engineering. 2018-01-20. Vol. 15, num. 1, p. 106-113. DOI : 10.1007/s42235-017-0008-2.

Design Methodology for Constructing Multimaterial Origami Robots and Machines

Z. Zhakypov; J. Paik 

IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 2018. Vol. 34, num. 1, p. 151-165. DOI : 10.1109/TRO.2017.2775655.

Conference Papers

Towards Peak Torque Minimization for Modular Self-folding Robots

M. Yao; H. Cui; X. Xiao; C. H. Belke; J. Paik 

2018-01-01. 25th IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Madrid, SPAIN, Oct 01-05, 2018. p. 7975-7982. DOI : 10.1109/IROS.2018.8593648.

Strain Sensor-Embedded Soft Pneumatic Actuators for Extension and Bending Feedback

M. C-S. Yuen; R-B. Kramer; J. Paik 

2018-04-28. IEEE RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), Livorno, Italy, April 24-28, 2018. p. 202-207. DOI : 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2018.8404920.

Modeling Vacuum Bellows Soft Pneumatic Actuators with Optimal Mechanical Performance

W. M. Felt; M. A. Robertson; J. Paik 

2018. Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2018), 2018 IEEE-RAS International Conference on, Livorno, Italy, April 24-28, 2018. p. 534-540. DOI : 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2018.8405381.

Low-inertia vacuum-powered soft pneumatic actuator coil characterization and design methodology

M. A. Robertson; J. Paik 

2018. RoboSoft, Livorno, Italy, April 24-28, 2018. DOI : 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2018.8405364.

An Any-Resolution Distributed Pressure Localization Scheme Using a Capacitive Soft Sensor Skin

H. A. Sonar; M. C-S. Yuen; R. Kramer-Bottiglio; J. Paik 

2018-04-28. IEEE RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), Palazzo Pancaldi, Livorno, Italy, April 24-28, 2018. p. 170-175. DOI : 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2018.8404915.

Reviews

Soft robot design methodology for ‘push-button’ manufacturing

J. Paik 

Nature Reviews Materials. 2018-05-04. Vol. 3, p. 81–83. DOI : 10.1038/s41578-018-0014-y.

Posters

Parametric study of Pneumatic Circuit Model for Powering and Controlling Soft Pneumatic Actuators

S. D. Joshi; J. Paik 

IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), Livorno, Italy, Apr 24 – 28, 2018.

Patents

A planar pop-up actuator device with embedded electro-magnetic actuation

M. Salerno; A. Firouzeh; J. Paik; S. Mintchev 

US11728081; US2021287836; EP3494630; WO2018025241; WO2018025241; US2018038461.

2018.

Planar pop-up actuator device with embedded electro-magnetic actuation

M. Salerno; A. Firouzeh; J. Paik 

US11728081; US2021287836; EP3494630; WO2018025241; WO2018025241; US2018038461.

2018.

A soft portable wearable pneumatic interactive suit

H. A. Sonar; M. A. Robertson; S. D. Joshi; T. Bhatnagar; J. Paik 

US11458067; EP3631395; EP3631395; US2020093679; KR20200019636; WO2018220596; WO2018220596.

2018.

2017

Journal Articles

Will robots be bodies with brains or brains with bodies?

Y. Mengüç; N. Correll; R. Kramer; J. Paik 

Science Robotics. 2017. Vol. 2, num. 12, p. eaar4527. DOI : 10.1126/scirobotics.aar4527.

Design and Computational Modeling of a Modular, Compliant Robotic Assembly for Human Lumbar Unit and Spinal Cord Assistance

G. Agarwal; M. A. Robertson; H. A. Sonar; J. Paik 

Scientific Reports. 2017. Vol. 7, p. 14391. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-017-14220-3.

JammJoint: A Variable Stiffness Device Based on Granular Jamming for Wearable Joint Support

S. Hauser; M. A. Robertson; A. Ijspeert; J. Paik 

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2017. Vol. 2, num. 2, p. 849-855. DOI : 10.1109/LRA.2017.2655109.

Conference Papers

Soft actuation and sensing towards robot-assisted facial rehabilitation

A. Firouzeh; J. Paik 

2017. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 24-28, 2017. p. 306-313. DOI : 10.1109/IROS.2017.8202173.

Practical control methods for vacuum driven soft actuator modules

M. A. Robertson; J. Paik 

2017. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Vancouver, Canada, September 24-28. DOI : 10.1109/IROS.2017.8202296.

The Design of A New Rotary Hexapod with A Single Active Degree of Freedom

A. Fomin; V. Glazunov; V. Didenko; J. Paik 

2017. 5th IFToMM International Symposium on Robotics & Mechatronics (ISRM2017), Sydney, Australia, 29th November – 1st December, 2017.

Posters

Interactive soft pneumatic actuator skin

H. A. Sonar; S. D. Joshi; M. A. Robertson; J. Paik 

IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 24–28, 2017.

Talks

A low-cost, actuated passive dynamic walker kit for accessible research and education

M. A. Robertson; J. Paik; A. Ijspeert; A. Wu 

Dynamic Walking Conference, Mariehamn, Finland, June 4-9, 2017.