Thileepan Stalin

Thileepan Stalin

PhD holder from SUTD, pioneering the future of soft robotics and intelligent systems through advanced 3D printing and materials science.

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My Research & Works

Explore a collection of my key research projects in soft robotics, additive manufacturing, and material science. Each project represents a step towards creating more intelligent and adaptable robotic systems.

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Tunable Silicone/Epoxy Hybrid Resins
Tunable Silicone/Epoxy Hybrid Resins(2021)
Optimal CO2 Laser Cutting Parameters
Optimal CO2 Laser Cutting Parameters(2017)
Optimal Composites for Soft Robots
Optimal Composites for Soft Robots(2021)
Soft Gripper with Retractable Nails
Soft Gripper with Retractable Nails(2020)
Automated Fiber Embedding for Soft Robots
Automated Fiber Embedding for Soft Robots(2019)
Flexible Fiber Inductive Coils
Flexible Fiber Inductive Coils(2022)
Flexible Fiber Interconnects
Flexible Fiber Interconnects(2020)
Automated Fiber Embedding for Mechatronics
Automated Fiber Embedding for Mechatronics(2021)
DNN Model for Batoid Soft Robot
DNN Model for Batoid Soft Robot(2022)
In-Situ 3D Printing for Robot Repair
In-Situ 3D Printing for Robot Repair(2024)
Fabrication of Soft Metamaterials
Fabrication of Soft Metamaterials(2024)
Hybrid Soft Gripper Applications
Hybrid Soft Gripper Applications(2024)
Passive Suction Adhesion Pads
Passive Suction Adhesion Pads(2023)
Interactive Soft Robotic Art
Interactive Soft Robotic Art(2022)
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting of Inconel
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting of Inconel(2016)
Hedgehog-Inspired Robot Companion
Hedgehog-Inspired Robot Companion(2023)
Characterization of Silicone/Epoxy Hybrids
Characterization of Silicone/Epoxy Hybrids(2022)
Maneuverable Multi-fin Soft Robot
Maneuverable Multi-fin Soft Robot(2020)
DNA Nanocomposites with Reversible Rigidity
DNA Nanocomposites with Reversible Rigidity(2019)
Strength of Solid State Composite Bonds
Strength of Solid State Composite Bonds(2015)
Vacuum Driven Origami Structures
Vacuum Driven Origami Structures(2025)
Silicone Kirigami Structures
Silicone Kirigami Structures(2025)
Workflow for Vertebrate Soft Robots
Workflow for Vertebrate Soft Robots(2025)
Fabrication of Textured Skins
Fabrication of Textured Skins(2024)
Stretchable Materials with Reversible Rigidity
Stretchable Materials with Reversible Rigidity(2019)
Bond Strength of Friction Weldments
Bond Strength of Friction Weldments(2011)
Strength of Solid State Composite Bonds
Strength of Solid State Composite Bonds(2015)