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Herbert Shea is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), specializing in soft robotics, wearable haptics, and electrostatic actuators. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Physics from Harvard University, and two Master’s degrees from Harvard University and McGill University. His lab, the Laboratory of Micro and Nano Technologies for Soft Robots (LMTS), focuses on the development of flexible polymer-based actuators for a wide range of applications in haptics and soft robotics. Shea has contributed significantly to advancing micro-/nano-manufacturing techniques and enhancing the design of soft microsystems and sensors. His extensive teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on micro-/nano-manufacturing and autonomous robotics. Shea has supervised numerous PhD students and remains actively involved in mentoring the next generation of researchers in his field. His research has been published in various high-impact journals, highlighting the innovative applications of soft robotic technologies.
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