I am Anand Kumar Mishra, currently a Research Associate at Cornell University. My research spans multiple disciplines, focusing on biomimetic soft robotics, agriculture robotics, and biohybrid systems. Since joining Cornell in 2018 under the guidance of Professor Shepherd in the Organic Robotics Lab (ORL), I have actively contributed to various projects.

      In 2022, I was honored to receive a prestigious postdoc fellowship from the Engineering Living Materials Institute (ELMI) and a research grantee from the Center for Research on Plant Programming Systems (CROPPS). I have contributed to several projects, including developing 3D printed bi-stable actuators, 3D printed sweating robots, and soft and stretchable optical sensors. My research focuses on advancing biohybrid sensors, 3D printed soft grippers, and worm-like biomimetic soft robots.
       
      My research has significant potential for impact as I strive to integrate principles of biomimicry into the fields of robotics and agriculture, aiming to revolutionize these domains. By developing bi-stable actuators and sweating robots, I enhance the capabilities of soft robotics, opening new possibilities for versatile and adaptable robotic systems. Moreover, my work on soft optical sensors contributes to technological advancements, enabling more precise and multifaceted robot sensing abilities. In addition to these advancements, my focus on biohybrid sensors, soft grippers, and worm-like soil swimming robots has great promise for applications in soil and plant health monitoring, agriculture cultivation and harvesting, and biohybrid environmental sensing. By leveraging nature-inspired design principles and harnessing the power of robotics, my research aims to tackle real-world challenges and bring about positive changes in society.