Papers
16
Total Citations
388
H-Index
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About
Fuwen Hu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, bio-inspired design, and digital twin technology. His work centers on developing programmable, nature-inspired robotic systems, with a particular emphasis on origami-based metamaterials and actuators. Hu’s major contributions include the creation of origami flexiball-inspired soft robotic jellyfish and in-pipe robots, as well as a thermally driven soft gripper modeled after cabbage morphology. He has also advanced the field of bipedal locomotion through a comprehensive review of gait, drive, and control systems. With over 360 citations across his most-cited papers, Hu’s impact is evident in his highly referenced work on bipedal walking robots (104 citations) and origami-inspired metamaterials (60 citations). His innovative integration of mutual information-enhanced digital twins for vision-guided robotic grasping and Petri nets-based digital twins for dual-arm cooperative manipulation showcases his forward-thinking approach to intelligent manufacturing. Hu’s achievements include pioneering fully programmable robotics through origami-inspired structures and developing magneto-elastica reinforced elastomers for soft grippers, cementing his reputation as a leader in next-generation robotic systems.
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- 6Petri nets-based digital twin drives dual-arm cooperative manipulation26 citations · 2023
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- 8An Origami Flexiball-Inspired Soft Robotic Jellyfish19 citations · 2023
- 9Origami Polyhedra-Based Soft Multicellular Robots8 citations · 2023
- 10A magneto-elastica reinforced elastomer makes soft robotic grippers7 citations · 2024