Haptics & Robotics Lab

We’re a dedicated team of engineers and researchers advancing robotics to make a real-world impact. Our work spans three dynamic areas:

• Soft Robotics:
  We’re developing flexible, adaptive robots through innovative techniques like layer and fiber jamming of magnetorheological elastomers—methods that allow us to create variable stiffness in soft robotic systems. Our projects range from highly extensible pneumatic actuators to robotic grippers capable of handling multiple objects, laying the groundwork for applications that require both gentleness and precision.

• Medical Robotics:
  Focused on enhancing patient care and rehabilitation, our medical robotics research has produced cutting-edge solutions such as a novel growing soft robot for colonoscopy, which promises minimally invasive diagnostics. We’ve also developed wearable haptic guidance systems and robotic exoskeletons that support mobility and recovery. By integrating haptic feedback and advanced control algorithms, our work strives to bring more natural and responsive interactions into healthcare technologies.

• Industrial Robotics:
  In the industrial realm, we’re tackling challenges that demand robust, automated solutions. Our current projects include the development of robotic systems for ship recycling—a venture aimed at modernizing and optimizing industrial processes. Previous work in this area has seen the design of adjustable robotic tools for manufacturing tasks, the implementation of augmented reality-supported collaborative workspaces, and algorithms for the relative navigation of underwater vehicles.

For further details or collaboration opportunities, please contact Associate Prof. Evren Samur at evren.samur@bogazici.edu.tr.