Hsuan‐Yu Chen

National Taiwan University, National Taiwan University Hospital

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Hsuan-Yu Chen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, biomedical engineering, and smart materials. His work spans two transformative domains: surgical robotics for spinal procedures and innovative soft robotic systems. In the medical arena, Chen developed a spine robotic-assisted navigation system for pedicle screw placement, addressing critical challenges in surgical accuracy and safety. His 2019 study on this system, cited 14 times, helped resolve ongoing controversies about robotic-assisted navigation by demonstrating improved outcomes in complex spinal surgeries. Complementing his medical contributions, Chen has advanced soft robotics through the creation of a miniaturized polymer-based bimorph actuator with integrated self-sensing capability—a breakthrough that enables sub-centimeter-scale soft robots to both move and sense their environment without external sensors. His most impactful work, a novel leg-wheel module with fast transformation and leaping capability (41 citations), showcases his talent for bio-inspired design, creating robots that seamlessly transition between rolling and leaping locomotion. Chen’s research exemplifies how integrating sensing and actuation at small scales can revolutionize both surgical precision and robotic mobility.