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Research interests
Mechanical Engineering - Robotics
Mechanical Engineering - Soft Robotics
Industrial engineering - Rapid prototyping
Industrial engineering - Additive Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering - Soft Robotics
Industrial engineering - Rapid prototyping
Industrial engineering - Additive Manufacturing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Design Engineering, PhD, Delft University of Technology
2021
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Projects
- 2 Active
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SoRoWAM: Soft Robot with Whole Arm Manipulation capabilities
SCHARFF, R. (PI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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A Novel Soft Robotic Fish as a Platform for Non-Disturbing Seafloor Surveying
CHUI, P. Y. (CoI), SONG, S. (CoI), YEUNG, S. K. (CoI), SCHARFF, R. (PI) & WONG, T. Y. H. (CoI)
Hong Kong Offshore Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal
1/12/23 → 30/11/26
Project: Research
Research output
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Application of biomimetic tongue substrate to investigate the role of friction and vibration in sensory texture perception
Huang, L., Du, C., Scharff, R. B. N., Beccai, L., Wang, J. & Du, D., Feb 2025, In: Food Research International. 203, 115786.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Optoelectronically Innervated Suction Cup Inspired by the Octopus
van Veggel, S., Wiertlewski, M., Doubrovski, E. L., Kooijman, A., Mazzolai, B. & Scharff, R. B. N., Apr 2025, In: Advanced Intelligent Systems. 7, 4, 2400544.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Passive Adaptive Object Prehension, Retention, and Release with a Mechanically Intelligent Gripper
Chan, M. C., Li, J., Wu, Z., Wang, N. & Scharff, R. B. N., Nov 2025, In: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 10, 11, p. 11323-11330 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Toward Octopus-inspired Whole-arm Manipulation: A Sliding Pseudo-joint for Soft Pneumatic Robot Arms
LUO, Y., CHAN, M. C., WONG, C. Y. D., LIANG, Y. & SCHARFF, R. B. N., 2025, 2025 IEEE 8th International Conference on Soft Robotics, RoboSoft 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 6 p. (2025 IEEE 8th International Conference on Soft Robotics, RoboSoft 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference Proceeding/Report › Conference Paper published in a book › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
A Soft Continuum Robotic Arm with a Climbing Plant-Inspired Adaptive Behavior for Minimal Sensing, Actuation, and Control Effort
Naselli, G. A., Scharff, R. B. N., Thielen, M., Visentin, F., Speck, T. & Mazzolai, B., Apr 2024, In: Advanced Intelligent Systems. 6, 4, 2300537.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Citations (Scopus)
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Additive Manufacturing for Soft Robots
SCHARFF, R. (Invited speaker)
23 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Elsevier Materials & Design (Journal)
SCHARFF, R. B. N. (Guest Editor)
1 Feb 2025 → 1 Feb 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (Journal)
SCHARFF, R. B. N. (Associate Editor)
1 Dec 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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IEEE RAS EMBS 10th International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob 2024) (Journal)
SCHARFF, R. B. N. (Associate Editor)
1 Nov 2023 → 1 Sept 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Awards
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Outstanding Arts Exhibit, 1st Place
SCHARFF, R. B. N. (Recipient), Apr 2025
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Autonomy Award
SCHARFF, R. B. N. (Recipient), LEUNG, S. W. W. (Recipient), YEUNG, S. K. (Recipient) & YANG, J. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize