Anthony L. Gunderman

Anthony L. Gunderman serves as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department within the University of Arkansas’ College of Engineering, driving innovation in medical and agricultural robotics for rural communities through translational research.

His academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Robotics from Georgia Institute of Technology (2024)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Arkansas (2019)

Research focuses on medical robotics (continuum robots for MRI-guided interventions, steerable needles, intracardiac catheters) and agricultural automation (soft grippers for harvesting), emphasizing rural health technology and portable medical devices. His work integrates fluidic modeling, pneumatic systems, and AI-guided rehabilitation to address critical gaps in underserved areas.

Recent publications highlight soft robotics applications in agriculture, exemplified by his 2024 IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters paper on gripper mechanics, reflecting his dual focus on theoretical kinetostatics and real-world rural implementation.

Key recognitions include:

• 2023 Herbert P. Haley Fellowship Award (Georgia Tech)
• 2023 ASHS Outstanding Fruit Publication Award
• 2022 Link MS&T Fellowship Honorable Mention
• 2019 Porter Stone Co-op Award (UARK)

No information on student advising or grant funding was provided in available sources.

He directs the Maverick Rural Robotics Lab, pioneering robotic solutions for healthcare access and agricultural productivity in rural environments through medical devices, agricultural automation, and assistive technologies.