Luke Tinsley graduated from the University of Leeds with a bachelor’s in engineering in 2019 and has since been a PhD researcher in the Future Manufacturing Processes Research Group at the University of Leeds. His research is focussed on the development of automated computer-controlled fabrication methods for the creation of state-of-the-art soft robots. He is particularly interested in processes which can aid in progression of the technology from academia to industry by reducing material restrictions, improving scalability, and decreasing processing times.