Yee Ling Yap

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About

Dr. Yee Ling Yap is a leading researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and robotics, with a primary focus on 3D printing technologies for soft robotics. Her major contributions lie in addressing the critical fabrication challenges that have historically hindered the field—namely, the labor-intensive and time-consuming nature of creating soft, elastically deformable robots. Her highly influential 2020 review, "A review of 3D printing processes and materials for soft robotics," has garnered over 220 citations, serving as a foundational resource that systematically maps the landscape of additive manufacturing techniques for compliant robotic systems. In her earlier pioneering work, "3D Printing of Fiber Reinforced Soft Robotics" (2018), Dr. Yap demonstrated the novel integration of 3D inkjet-printed fibers to enhance the structural integrity of soft robots, bridging the gap between flexibility and strength. By enabling faster, more precise, and customizable fabrication, her research has significantly accelerated the development of bio-inspired robots that mimic soft-bodied organisms. Dr. Yap’s work is essential reading for any student or researcher looking to understand how 3D printing is revolutionizing the design and production of next-generation soft robotic systems.