Anand K Mishra
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I am currently a Research Associate at Cornell University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, specializing in multidisciplinary research. My areas of interest encompass robotics in digital biology, biomimetics, biohybrid systems, and soft manipulation & sensing. These diverse yet interconnected domains collaboratively contribute to the innovation and development of practical applications, particularly in the fields of agriculture and healthcare robotics.
Selected Publications
For the full list of publications is here: Publications
1. Mishra, A.K.*, Wallin, T.J.*, Pan, W., Xu, P., Wang, K., Giannelis, E.P., Mazzolai, B., and Shepherd, R.F., 2020. Autonomic perspiration in 3D-printed hydrogel actuators. Science Robotics, 5(38). https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aaz3918
2. Mishra, A.K., Pan, W., Giannelis, E.P., Shepherd, R.F. and Wallin, T.J., 2021. Making bioinspired 3D-printed autonomic perspiring hydrogel actuators. Nature Protocols, pp.1-20. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41596-020-00484-z
3. Peretz, O., Mishra, A.K., Shepherd, R.F. and Gat, A.D., 2020. Underactuated fluidic control of a continuous multistable membrane. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 117(10), pp.5217-5221. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1919738117
4. Fiorello, I., Tricinci, O., Naselli, G.A., Mondini, A., Filippeschi, C., Tramacere, F., Mishra, A.K. and Mazzolai, B., 2020. Climbing Plant‐Inspired Micropatterned Devices for Reversible Attachment. Advanced Functional Materials, p.2003380. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202003380
5. Xu, P.A., Mishra, A.K., Bai, H., Aubin, C.A., Zullo, L. and Shepherd, R.F., 2019. Optical lace for synthetic afferent neural networks. Science Robotics, 4(34). https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aaw6304
6. Mishra, A.K., Tramacere, F., Guarino, R., Pugno, N.M., and Mazzolai, B., 2018. A study on plant root apex morphology as a model for soft robots moving in soil. Plos One, 13(6), p.e0197411. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197411
7. Mishra, A.K., Del Dottore, E., Sadeghi, A., Mondini, A. and Mazzolai, B., 2017. SIMBA: Tendon-Driven Modular continuum arm with the soft reconfigurable gripper. Frontiers in Robotics and A.I., 4, p.4. https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2017.00004
Research Line
My research is situated within three primary domains: biomimetics, soft manipulation and sensing, and Living Matter & Robotics, all converging toward a central goal of engineering lifelike robots. I am dedicated to harnessing fundamental biological principles to replicate the morphology, behaviors, and materials found in nature, while simultaneously adapting them to match the same form factor. However, I am acutely aware of the substantial challenges inherent in emulating nature's intricacies within similar form factors, which leads me to explore the fascinating realm of living systems. Specifically, my research places a strong emphasis on merging non-animal-based multicellular organisms with synthetic structures, with a keen focus on living sensors and robotics. Ultimately, my overarching aspiration is to propel the field of soft robotics forward, providing practical solutions to pressing challenges across diverse domains such as healthcare, agriculture, subterranean exploration, and beyond.
Research Theme
My overarching goal is to leverage robotics technology to make a meaningful impact in three pivotal domains: environment, agriculture, and healthcare. I am deeply committed to developing robotics solutions that benefit society in tangible ways. For instance, I aspire to create robotic manipulation and sensing solutions that operate across various scales. This encompasses small-scale applications, such as robotic assistance in intricate human surgeries, and large-scale solutions for efficient fruit harvesting and precise environmental sensing. By harnessing the power of robotics in these diverse areas, I aim to drive positive change and enhance the well-being of individuals and our planet.
News
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