Haris Cheong

Papers

Total Citations

107

H-Index

About

Haris Cheong is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on fabric-based actuation systems that bridge the gap between rigid industrial robots and safe, wearable assistive technologies. His major contributions lie in the design, characterization, and implementation of soft robotic limbs constructed entirely from textiles, enabling lightweight, low-cost, and inherently compliant motion. His most-cited work, "Design, Characterization, and Implementation of a Two-DOF Fabric-Based Soft Robotic Arm" (2018, 80 citations), established foundational methods for modeling and controlling fabric-based pneumatic actuators, demonstrating a two-degree-of-freedom arm capable of safe human interaction. Cheong further advanced the field with his 2019 paper on a "Fabric-Based Wearable Soft Robotic Limb" (25 citations), which introduced a wearable device that assists with activities of daily living through bidirectional bending motions. By replacing rigid components with sewn fabric chambers and pneumatic control, Cheong’s research directly addresses the cost, weight, and safety barriers that prevent robotic arms from entering everyday domestic and caregiving environments. His work has been published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, and his designs continue to inspire new approaches to soft, human-friendly robotics for rehabilitation and assistance.