Computational Sensing and Smart Machines Group of University of Moratuwa

Six papers from the CSSM lab were accepted for publication at MerCon 2023. Proud of all the lab members and their hard work and dedication. Congratulations all !!!

Mr. Sasheeka Himaruwan, Mr. Chanuka Lihini, and Dr. Asitha Kulasekera's work on "Development and Characterization of an Origami-Based Vacuum-Driven Bending Actuator for Soft Gripping" have been accepted for presentation at the premier soft robotics conference, "RoboSoft 2023". Congratulations !!!

CSSM lab members, Mr. Lakeesha Hasanjana, Mr. Pramith Senanayaka, and Mr. Ishara Madushan, presented their work on "Development of a Soft Gripper Selection Guideline for Food Handling" at the undergraduate project showcase during the UoM research week 2022. This work was supervised by Mr. Asitha Kulasekera and Dr. Palitha Dassanayake.

It is a proud day when five papers get accepted from the CSSM lab for publication at MerCon 2022. Proud of all the lab members and their hard work and dedication. Congratulations all !!!

Mr. Chanuka Lihini, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, and Dr. Damith Chathuranga's work on "Variable Stiffness Soft Actuator Using Layer Jamming for Food Handling" has been accepted for presentation at "MERCon2022". Congratulations !!!

Mr. Chamith Kawshan, Mr. Hashan Ranasinghe, Mr. Sasheeka Himaruwan, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, and Dr. Palitha Dassanayake's work on "'Soft Pneumatic Grippers for Reducing Damage During Strawberry Harvesting" has been accepted for presentation at "MERCon2022". Congratulations !!!

Mr. Chamil Gunarathna, Mr. Asantha Ranasinghe, Mr. Nansara Piyumal, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, and Prof.Nirosh Jayaweera's work on "Design and Characterization of a 3D Printed Wave Spring for Use in a Flexible Robotic Arm" has been accepted for presentation at "MERCon2022". Congratulations !!!

Computational Sensing and Smart Machines Group of University of Moratuwa updated their information in their About section.

Mr. Dakshina Senadheera, Mr. Pathum Thilina, Mr. Akalanka Kaluarachchi, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, and Dr. Damith Chathuranga's work on "Development of a Bicondylar Surface for a Biomimetic Knee Joint Capable of 3D Motion" has been accepted for presentation at "MERCon2022". Congratulations !!!

Mr. Miniwan Premarathna, Mr. Ravindu Weerasinghe, Mr. Nimantha Peiris, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, and Dr. Palitha Dassanayake's work on "'Experimental Evaluation of Steering Actuator Configuration on the Behaviour of a Soft Growing Robot" has been accepted for presentation at "MERCon2022". Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

CSSM lab members, Mr. Miniwan Premarathna, Mr. Nimantha Peiris, and Mr. Ravindu Weerasinghe won the IMechE SL group FYP award for 2021 for their work on the Design and Development of a Soft Growing Snake Robot. The project is supervised by Mr. Asitha Kulasekera and Dr. Palitha Dassanayake. Congratulations !!!

CSSM member Mr. Asitha Kulasekera was appointed as the Treasurer of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section for 2022 at the AGM of IEEE Sri Lanka section held on Saturday, 29th January 2022.

DoME is proud to announce that, DoME academic, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera was appointed as the Treasurer of the IEEE Sri Lanka section for 2022 at the AGM of IEEE Sri Lanka section held on Saturday, 29th January 2022.

Development of "A Layer Jamming Soft Glove for Hand Tremor Suppression" is now published online in the IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. The research team included Mr. Ashan Wanasinghe, Mr. Isira Vithanage, Mr. Pasindu Kavindya, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, Dr. Damith Chathuranga, and Dr. Bimsara Senanayake. Paper link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9650844

A study on the "Effect of geometrical parameters on PneuNet bending performance" was presented at the 2021 20th International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR 2021). The research team included Mr. Lihini Thennekoon, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, Dr. Damith Chathuranga, and Prof. Ruwan Gopura.

An article on Soft exosuits titled "Have difficulty standing up?
Soft exosuits are here to help!" published in the UoM research magazine Bolgoda Plains. The article presents the research work of Mr. Asitha Kulaselera, Mr. Rancimal Arumathanthri, Dr. Damith Chathranga, Prof. Ruwan Gopura, and Dr. Thilina Lalitharathne. Link: https://uom.lk/sites/default/files/Faculty/Graduate-Studies/files/Bolgoda%20Plains%20Vol.1%20Issue%2002_1.pdf =41

Workshop on "Soft Robotics for Biomedical Applications" will be held on 24th September from 3.15 PM onwards via Zoom.

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"A Thin-walled Vacuum Actuator and development of multi-filament structures for Soft Robotic Applications" is now published online in Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. The research team included Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, Mr. Rancimal Arumathanthri, Dr. Damith Chathuranga, Prof. Ruwan Gopura, and, Dr. Thilina Lalitharatne. Early access link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924424721005537

A Thin-walled Vacuum Actuator and development of multi-filament structures for Soft Robotic Applications Most contemporary soft actuators tend to have a large cross-sectional area that prevents easy integration in wearable devices. The need is to have act…

Development of "A Low-Profile Vacuum Actuator (LPVAc) with Integrated Inductive Displacement Sensing for a Novel Sit-to-Stand Assist Exosuit" is now published online in IEEE Access. The research team included Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, Mr. Rancimal Arumathanthri, Dr. Damith Chathuranga, Prof. Ruwan Gopura, and, Dr. Thilina Lalitharatne. Early access link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9519724

A Low-Profile Vacuum Actuator (LPVAc) with Integrated Inductive Displacement Sensing for a Novel Sit-to-Stand Assist Exosuit Stroke, spinal cord injuries, or aging can lead to muscle weakness that can make a person’s life sedentary, either temporarily or permanently. Such persons need to be motivated to break their sedentary postures and attempt independent motion. A key motivator in this aspect is the ability to easily...

Development of a "Multi-Parameter Model for Layer Jamming Element Performance for Use in Robotic Applications" was presented at the 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS 2021). The research team included Mr. Isira Withanage, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, and, Dr. Damith Chathuranga.

Congratulations! Mr. Rancimal Arumathanthri, on successfully completing the MSc thesis titled "Development of a Soft Muscle Actuator Embedded with Sensors". Best wishes on your future endeavors !!!

Mr. Pasindu Nanayakkara, Ms. Isuri Sandunika, Mr. Jayathra Perera, Mr. Sandun Ranjana, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, Dr. Kanishka Madusanka, and, Dr. Damith Chathuranga's work on "Characterization of a Novel 3D-Printed Soft Actuator for Clenched Fist Rehabilitation" has been accepted for presentation at "MERCon 2021". Congratulations on your work !!!

"Soft Worm-like Burrowing Robot"; was presented as a teaser talk at the Agricultural Soft Robotics workshop held alongside the 2021 IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2021), 12th April 2021. This work was carried out by Mr. W. V. Isira Awantha, Mr. Asitha Kulasekera, and Dr. Damith Chathuranga.

Congratulations! to Mr. Rancimal Arumathanthri, on successfully defending the MSc thesis titled "Development of Soft Muscle Actuator Embedded with Sensors".

Presentation on “Towards a Soft Hand Tremor Suppression Device for Primary Care”, available online now. Join on the 23rd October 2020 with the live panel discussions at: https://www.iros2020.org/ondemand/signup

【RoPat20】Accepted Paper Towards a Soft Hand Tremor Suppression Device for Primary Care

Ashan Wanasinghe, Isira Awantha Vithanage, Pasindu Kavindya, Asitha Kulasekera, Dr. Damith Chathuranga, and Dr. Bimsara Senanayake's "Towards a Soft Hand Tremor Suppression Device for Primary Care" has been accepted for presentation at "RoPat 2020: IROS 2020 Workshop on Robot-Assisted Training for Primary Care: How can robots help train doctors in medical examinations?"
The presentation will soon be posted on the IROS2020 on-demand platform (https://www.iros2020.org/)

CSSM labs first graduate, Mr. Lakmal Weerasinghe, at the UoM 2020 Convocation held on 24th August 2020. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful future.

Beyond Soft Robotics: Pioneer Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Time: 9:00-16:00 CEST, 31.05.20 (12:30 pm onwards Sri Lanka time)
Website: http://softrobot.jp/en/icra2020-ws/
Streaming: IEEE tv http://ieeetv.ieee.org/mobile/live_event/Beyond-Soft-Robotics-Workshop-ICRA and zoom (check website)
**Workshop attendance does not require ICRA registration.

IEEE ICRA 2020 Workshop: Beyond Soft Robotics: Pioneer Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Collaboration | Science of Soft Robots – Interdisciplinary integration of mechatronics, material science, and bio-computing | JSPS KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for... IEEE ICRA 2020 Workshop: Beyond Soft Robotics: Pioneer Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Note: This workshop will be held by a zoom webinar from 9am to 4pm CEST (Central Europe Summer Time) on 31st May, and be broadcasted on IEEE.tv. (This webpage for our online workshop was updated o...