Hsin Cheng
Papers
7
Total Citations
80
H-Index
6
About
Hsin Cheng is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, piezoelectric actuation, and control systems, with a focused body of work advancing the capabilities of electrically-driven soft robots. Their research addresses some of the most pressing challenges in the field: achieving precise locomotion, enabling untethered operation, and developing scalable hardware and software platforms for multi-actuator piezoelectric systems. Cheng's most notable contributions include developing quasi-static and model-based control frameworks for piezoelectric inchworm soft robots capable of crawling through constrained environments — work that has garnered 28 and 18 citations respectively, reflecting strong community recognition. Their research uniquely bridges mechanical modeling, control theory, and power electronics, as demonstrated by innovations in high-voltage power management architectures like the Hybrid-SoRo switched capacitor system and compact 300–1500 V converters designed for untethered platforms. Beyond locomotion, Cheng has contributed to scalable simulation tools for jumping 2D soft robots and modular platforms such as eViper, broadening the accessibility and generalizability of soft robotic systems. Together, these contributions position Cheng as an emerging leader driving soft robotics from laboratory curiosities toward practical, autonomous, real-world applications.
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- 6eViper: A Scalable Platform for Untethered Modular Soft Robots6 citations · 2023
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