Jamie Paik

Jamie Paik is a Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering (ME) department. She leads the Reconfigurable Robotics Lab, focusing on robotics research. Her teaching includes courses such as Mechanical Product Design and Development (ME-410) and Topics in Autonomous Robotics (ENG-615). She supervises PhD students and has directed the theses of several EPFL doctoral candidates. Her contact details are available at jamie.paik@epfl.ch, and her profile can be accessed at https://people.epfl.ch/218367.

Jamie Paik is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at EPFL, specializing in modular robotics, origami robots, and soft robotics. His research focuses on developing innovative robotic systems that integrate soft materials and origami-inspired designs to enable versatile and adaptive functionalities. Key projects include the creation of soft pneumatic actuators, modular reconfigurable robots, and origami-based grippers. His work explores applications in assistive wearable devices, human-robot interactions, and surgical tools. Paik's research emphasizes the use of stretchable materials, variable stiffness mechanisms, and vacuum-powered systems to enhance robotic capabilities. His contributions span both theoretical modeling and practical development, aiming to push the boundaries of soft and reconfigurable robotics.