Conference Proceedings

[37] A Wertz, AP Sabelhaus, C Majidi, “Trajectory Optimization for Thermally-Actuated Soft Planar Robot Limbs,” IEEE 5th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), 439-446 (2022). [link]

[36] R Coulson, C Li, C Majidi, NS Pollard, “The Elliott and Connolly Benchmark: A Test for Evaluating the In-Hand Dexterity of Robot Hands,” IEEE-RAS 20th International Conference on Humanoid Robots (2021). [link]

[35] J Wang, J Zhang, K Li, C Pan, C Majidi, S Kumar, “Locating everyday objects using NFC textiles,” Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Information Processing in Sensor Networks (2021). [link]

[34] AP Sabelhaus, C Majidi, “Gaussian process dynamics models for soft robots with shape memory actuators,” IEEE 4th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), 191-198 (2021). [link]

[33] M Zarepoor, Z Ren, C Majidi, “Fabrication and Testing of a Soft Shape Memory Alloy Actuator With an Integrated Liquid Metal Sensor,” Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems 84027, V001T04A028 (2020). [link]

[32] J Yin, T Hellebrekers, C Majidi, “Closing the Loop with Liquid-Metal Sensing Skin for Autonomous Soft Robot Gripping,” 2020 3rd IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), 661-667 (2020). [link]

[31] A Almusa, R Galeza, M Wang, C Majidi, “Compliance-Tuning Soft Inflatable Wheels for Robot Mobility on Various Terrains,” 2020 3rd IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), 558-563 (2020). [link]

[30] X Huang, Z Ren, C Majidi, “Soft Thermal Actuators with Embedded Liquid Metal Microdroplets for Improved Heat Management,” 2020 3rd IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), 367-372 (2020). [link]

[29] S Kim, S Kim, H Majditehran, DK Patel, C Majidi, S Bergbreiter, “Electromechanical characterization of 3D printable conductive elastomer for soft robotics,” 2020 3rd IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), 318-324 (2020). [link]

[28] C Majidi, “Enhancing the permittivity of dielectric elastomers with liquid metal,” Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XXII 11375, 113750Q (2020). [link]

[27] ZJ Patterson, AP Sabelhaus, K Chin, T Hellebrekers, C Majidi, “An Untethered Brittle Star-Inspired Soft Robot for Closed-Loop Underwater Locomotion,” International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), (2020). [pdf]

[26] EJ Markvicka, JM Rogers, C Majidi, “Wireless electronic skin with integrated pressure and optical proximity sensing,” International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), (2020). [pdf]

[25] T Hellebrekers, K Zhang, M Veloso, O Kroemer, C Majidi, “Localization and Force-Feedback with Soft Magnetic Stickers for Precise Robot Manipulation,” International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), (2020). [pdf]

[24] J Wang, C Pan, H Jin, V Singh, Y Jain, JI Hong, C Majidi, S Kumar, “Rfid tattoo: A wireless platform for speech recognition,” Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, 3 1-24 (2019). [link][pdf]

[23] J Zimmer, T Hellebrekers, T Asfour, C Majidi, O Kroemer, “Predicting grasp success with a soft sensing skin and shape-memory actuated gripper,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Macau, China, 7120-7127 (2019). [link][pdf]

[22] MD Bartlett, EJ Markvicka, R Tutika, C Majidi, “Soft-matter damage detection systems for electronics and structures,” Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Civil Infrastructure, and Transportation XIII, 10971, Denver, Colorado (2019). [link][pdf]

[21] X. Huang, K. Kumar, M.K. Jawed, Z. Ye, C. Majidi, “Soft Electrically Actuated Quadruped (SEAQ)-Integrating a Flex Circuit Board and Elastomeric Limbs for Versatile Mobility,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Montreal, Canada (2019). [link][pdf]

[20] E. Markvicka, G. Wang, Y.C. Lee, G. Laput, C. Majidi, L. Yao “ElectroDermis: Fully Untethered, Stretchable, and Highly-Customizable Electronic Bandages,” ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), Glasgow, UK (2019). [link][pdf]

[19] S. Swaminathan, K.B. Ozutemiz, C. Majidi, S.E. Hudson, “FiberWire: Embedding Electronic Function into 3D Printed Mechanically Strong, Lightweight Carbon Fiber Composite Objects,” ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), Glasgow, UK (2019). [link][pdf]

[18] T. Hellebrekers, K.B. Ozutemiz, J. Yin, C. Majidi, “Liquid Metal-Microelectronics Integration for a Sensorized Soft Robot Skin” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Madrid, Spain (2018). [link][pdf]

[17] M. Tavakoli, M. H Malakooti, H. Paisana, Y. Ohm, D. G. Marques, P. A. Lopes, A. P. Piedade, A. T. de Almeida, C. Majidi, “Fabrication of Soft and Stretchable Electronics Through Integration of Printed Silver Nanoparticles and Liquid Metal Alloy,” ASME 2018 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, San Antonio, TX (2018).

[16] E. Markvicka, S. Rich, J. Liao, H. Zaini, and C. Majidi, “Low-cost Wearable Human-Computer Interface with Conductive Fabric for STEAM Education,” IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), Princeton, NJ (2018).

[15] M. Bell, I. Pestovski, W. Scott, K. Kumar, M. K. Jawed, D. Paley, C. Majidi, J. Weaver, and R. Wood, “Echinoderm-inspired Tube Feet for Robust Locomotion and Adhesion,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Brisbane, Australia (2018).

[14] R. Rocha, P. F. A. Lopes, M. Tavakoli, A. de Almeida, C. Majidi “Soft-matter sensor for proximity, tactile and pressure detection,” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Vancouver, BC (2017).

[13] S. Diller, C. Majidi, S. Collins, “A lightweight, low-power electroadhesive clutch and spring for exoskeleton actuation,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Stockholm, Sweden (2016). [link][pdf]

[12] M. Weigel, T. Lu, G. Bailly, A. Oulasvirta, C. Majidi, J. Steimle, “iSkin: Flexible, Stretchable and Visually Customizable On-Body Touch Sensors for Mobile Computing” ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), Seoul, Korea (2015). [link][pdf]

[11] S. Song, C. Majidi, M. Sitti, “GeckoGripper: A soft, inflatable robotic gripper using gecko-inspired elastomer micro-fiber adhesives” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Chicago, IL (2014).[link]

[10] L. R. Finkenauer, C. Majidi, “Compliant liquid metal electrodes for dielectric elastomer actuators” SPIE Symposium on Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices, San Diego, CA (2014).[link]

[9] J. Wissman, C. Majidi, “Soft-matter electronics with stencil lithography,” IEEE Conference on Sensors, Baltimore, MD (2014).[link]

[8] P. Roberts, D. D. Damian, W. L. Shan, T Lu, C Majidi, “Soft-Matter Capacitive Sensor for Measuring Shear and Pressure Deformation,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) Karlsruhe, Germany (2013).[link]

[7] Y.-L. Park, B.-R. Chen, C. Majidi, R. J. Wood, R. Nagpal, E. Goldfield, “Active modular elastomer sleeve for soft wearable assistance robots,” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) Vilamoura, Portugal (2012).[link]

[6] R. Kramer, C. Majidi, R. Sahai, R. J. Wood, “Soft Curvature Sensors for Joint Angle Proprioception,” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) San Francisco, CA (2011).[link]

[5] R. Kramer, C. Majidi, R. J. Wood, “Wearable Tactile Keypad with Stretchable Artificial Skin,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) Shanghai, China (2011).[link]

[4] C. Majidi, R. S. Fearing, “Mechanics of a Novel Shear-activated Microfiber Array Adhesive,” Proceedings of the MRS 2008 Spring Meeting San Francisco, CA (2008).

[3] M. Spenko, M. Cutkosky, C. Majidi, R. S. Fearing, R. E. Groff, K. Autumn, “Foot design and integration for bioinspired climbing robots,” Proceedings of SPIE, Unmanned Systems Technology VIII 623019 (2006). [link]

[2] T. Tong, Y. Zhao, L. Delzeit, C. Majidi, R. E. Groff, P. Reddy, A. Majumdar, A. Kashani, M. Meyyappan, “Compressive Properties of Dense Vertically Aligned Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube Arrays,” Proceedings of the ASME 2005 Integrated Nanosystems Berkeley, CA (2005). [pdf]

[1] C. Majidi, R. E. Groff, R. S. Fearing, “Clumping and Packing of Hair Arrays Manufactured by Nanocasting,” Proceedings of the ASME 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) Anaheim, CA (2004). [pdf]