Jaehee Shin

Korea University of Technology and Education

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Jaehee Shin is a rising innovator in the field of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and soft robotics, with a focus on self-powered sensing and actuation. Their work centers on developing flexible, skin-like devices that harvest mechanical energy and detect motion without external power sources. Shin’s most influential contribution, the “Three-dimensional skin-type triboelectric nanogenerator for detection of two-axis robotic-arm collision” (2022), has garnered 34 citations for its novel approach to enabling robots to sense collisions in real time, enhancing safety in human-robot collaboration. This 3D skin-like sensor mimics human tactile perception, converting mechanical impacts into electrical signals. In parallel, Shin’s research on “Triboelectric-Based Film-Type Soft Robot Driven via Low-Frequency Mechanical Stimuli” (2022) demonstrates how low-frequency vibrations can power soft, film-type robots, paving the way for untethered, energy-autonomous soft machines. Though early in their career, Shin’s work bridges materials science, energy harvesting, and robotics, offering practical pathways toward intelligent, self-sensing soft systems. Their contributions are particularly notable for addressing real-world challenges in industrial automation and wearable technology, marking Shin as a promising voice in next-generation smart materials.