2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 7 Jan 2026

  Machine Learning-Driven Polymer Composite Smart Skin for Integrated Sensing in Soft Robotic Systems

  By Harish Reddy Gantla, Radha Seelaboyina, M. Sreenivasulu, S. Sagar Imambi, Sanjeev Kumar, Muthukumar Subramanian

  Abstract: Soft robotics has grown rapidly, but its progress is still constrained by the limitations of current sensing skins. Most polymer-based sensors provide either flexibility or sensitivity, yet they struggle to deliver real-time communication and adaptive intelligence when deployed in complex robotic environments. This disconnect between material performance and system-level responsiveness forms a critical bottleneck for practical deployment. Existing approaches often treat tactile sensing and wireless communication as separate problems. As …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 121–136 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 7 Jun 2025

  ML-Based Predictive Modeling of Mechanical Properties in 3D-Printed Polymer Composites for IoT Applications

  By Nagaraj G, Dillip Kumar Mohanta, Rajvardhan Jigyasu, P. Vidyullatha, Joshila Grace L K, Muthukumar Subramanian

  Abstract: This study aims to develop an interpretable and high-accuracy machine learning framework for predicting the mechanical properties of 3D-printed fiber-reinforced polymer composites, with a focus on structure–property correlations relevant to polymer processing and functional performance. Composite specimens based on PLA and ABS matrices were fabricated using FDM with varying weight fractions (5–20 wt%) of carbon and glass fibers. Standardized mechanical testing (ASTM D638, D256, D790) was performed to evaluate tensile …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 61–78 Read article →