Hou Zhen

Soochow University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Dr. Hou Zhen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioinspired robotics and intelligent manufacturing, whose work bridges the gap between soft actuation and industrial automation. His most notable contribution lies in the development of light-driven composite films that achieve rotary flight, a breakthrough inspired by the aerodynamic structure of vine maple seeds. This work, which has garnered 41 citations, overcomes the longstanding challenges of slow response and limited force output in light-driven actuators, opening new possibilities for micro-aerial vehicles and untethered soft robots. In parallel, Dr. Zhen has made significant strides in robotic welding technology with his LSFP-Tracker, an autonomous laser stripe feature point extraction algorithm based on a Siamese network. This innovation, cited 39 times, addresses the inflexibility of classical methods in welding seam tracking, enabling more adaptive and precise robotic welding in complex industrial environments. By combining bioinspiration with deep learning, Dr. Zhen’s research not only advances fundamental understanding in soft robotics but also delivers practical solutions for intelligent manufacturing. His work exemplifies how nature-inspired design and artificial intelligence can converge to solve real-world engineering challenges, making him a rising figure in both fields.