UCL Soft Haptics and Robotics

@UCL Lab focussing on #Haptics #SoftRobotics #Robotics to dramatically innovate and transform #healthcare and #HRI - contact Prof @H_Wurdemann

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

Excited for @IEEERoboSoft 2025? @SoanaValentina will be presenting #ELAmorph - a large-scale, human-responsive, shape-morphing soft robotic installation. Join her Arts & Robotics Talk, happening TODAY at 17:50. @TheBartlettUCL @uclmecheng @PearlPlace_

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

This installation is part of @SoanaValentina’s PhD research @uclmecheng, jointly supervised by Federico Bosi & @H_Wurdemann @SoftHaptics). @IEEERoboSoft will be a unique opportunity 2 gather insights on how people engage with large-scale soft robots in public spaces. @uclrobotics

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

Thanks to @IEEERoboSoft @uclmecheng @PearlPlace_ for their support! Also @IEEERoboSoft 2025 - Day 2: Catch our work on "Optimising Soft Robot Designs through an Integrated Environment" during the Multi-Track session (Paper ID: 253). Thanks @KasparAlthoefer @ARQ_QMUL 4presenting!

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

#JobAlert: A great opportunity to join @uclrobotics @uclmecheng! Apply now as deadline is 16/02/2025. @jobsacuk @IETrobotics @SoftRoboticsUK @RASworldwide @ieeeras @ieee_uk_ireland @UCLEngineering @SoftHaptics @SoftDebate @BiomedEngJobs #bioinspiration #robotics #academic

[Dr Sara Abad @Sariadela_abad]

Don't miss this opportunity to apply for this #PhD #studentship #Robotics #Bioinspired #Adaptable #nature #inspired at @uclmecheng !!!📢🚨🤖

[Dr Sara Abad @Sariadela_abad]

📢📢📢Deadline EXTENDED!! to 16/02/2025.
Please use the following link to apply, as the previous link in the adverts seems to have some issues: https://t.co/r5VMeGznDJ
If you have any queries about the post, please contact me at [email protected]

[Dr Sara Abad @Sariadela_abad]

📢📢Exciting Postdoc Opportunity!
I’m looking for a #postdoc for the INTACT project at @uclmecheng. The aim is to advance #legged #robots’ terrain adaptability while reducing terrain damage. Deadline: 11/02/2025.
Info: https://t.co/iLF9r3ZJnq or [email protected].

[PALPABLE Project @palpableproject]

New soft robotics for medical applications! 🚀

Recent research presents a pneumatically driven laparoscopy device with a multi-cavity touch interface for intuitive control in minimally invasive surgery.

Promising results pave the way for future innovations!

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

Dr @shige2494, who completed his PhD at @uclmecheng @ucl @uclrobotics @SoftHaptics & is now with @CSIRO's Data61, published latest findings on a novel multi-cavity haptic feedback system in @IEEEorg Transactions on Haptics #ToH. https://t.co/n9PoMM4fmI @ieeewhc @SoftRoboticsUK

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

This research builds upon prior work on fluidic haptic interfaces for mechano-tactile feedback, previously published in #ToH (https://t.co/px8wjGZp5q), and modelled using finite deformation theory, published in @RoySocChem's @SoftMatter journal. @GrandChallenges @UCL_GCHW

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

With Dr @Jialei_Shi, graduated from @ucl @uclmecheng @uclrobotics @SoftHaptics in 2024, now @ICLHamlynRobots @imperialcollege, they developed a soft robotic handheld laparoscopic device, driven by this touch interface, published in @IEEEorg #TMRB: https://t.co/gBsMTxJaZQ

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

This research has been supported by @GrandChallenges, the @EPSRC (grant number: EP/V01062X/1), and @UCL-@iitdelhi Seed Funding 2020-21. Many thanks for this incredible support!

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

Prof. @katzschmann @ETH will visit @UCL @uclmecheng @SoftHaptics on 26 Nov 2024 @ 4pm - we are excited about his @IETrobotics/@uclrobotics talk on "Can robots based on musculoskeletal designs better interact with the world?" Book your ticket on https://t.co/0UJQ0WhqQ3

[Auke Ijspeert @BIOROB_EPFL]

It was indeed great to be part of this fantastic keynote session at IROS2024 with @H_Wurdemann, @BarbaraMazzolai, @KasparAlthoefer and Justin Werfel. Please watch!

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

It was an absolute pleasure to host the @ieeeras Keynote Session on Biorobotics, introducing some of the pioneers and thought leaders in the field: Auke Ijspeert @BIOROB_EPFL @BarbaraMazzolai @KasparAlthoefer &
Justin Werfel - Watch the session here: https://t.co/7Q6Y74VADx

[UCL MechEng @uclmecheng]

Please help us congratulate Professor of Healthcare Engineering Rebecca Shipley (OBE FREng FIET) on becoming a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering! That's quite the collection of letters Becky! Hurrah! @uclnews @uclengineering

https://t.co/AmHMmcWwyZ

[Dr Sara Abad @Sariadela_abad]

It was a pleasure presenting our #haptic feedback system with @H_Wurdemann and Wenlong Gaozhang. Thanks for the invitation, @KayBurley and @SkyNews. This work, published with @SpringerNature in @NatureComms, is available at https://t.co/e3mMMqSidC.

[Helge Wurdemann @H_Wurdemann]

Read more about the technology in

@thetimes: https://t.co/Pbq30TT8YR

@FT: https://t.co/QLukt42U5J

@DailyMailUK:
https://t.co/Gpn8lFlYez

@Independent: https://t.co/9PrfxTNAXZ

Earlier this week, Dr @Sariadela_abad also spoke to @bbcworldservice radio’s Newshour programme...

[Dr Sara Abad @Sariadela_abad]

Happy to present our system to a wide range of public including interviews, researchers, students and families. If you want to visit us, you still have time. The exhibition is open until 6pm. #BSF24 #haptics #HealthcareInnovation #Robotics #Healthcare

[British Science Festival @BritishSciFest]

Day 3 of the #BSF24, we are coming to Stratford City venues today!

You will find us in Bat & Ball, @Vuecinemas, Cabana, @NewhamMusic at Westfield Stratford City. Free talks, workshops, drop-in events.. starting from 1 pm till 9.30 pm.

Join us! https://t.co/YGV418B8hr