Andeng Liu

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Andeng Liu is pioneering the frontier of biomimetic electronic skin, with a focus on creating highly realistic, multifunctional sensory interfaces for next-generation robotics and prosthetics. Their major contributions center on engineering all-protein, silk fibroin-based bionic skins that closely mimic the complex sensory capabilities of human skin. In their landmark 2024 paper, “An All-Protein Multisensory Highly Bionic Skin,” Liu introduced the SFBS, a material that emulates both fast-adapting (FA) and slow-adapting (SA) mechanoreceptors, achieving a remarkable 46 citations in its first year. This work is complemented by the development of the BB-Skin, a bimodal receptor system detailed in “Skin‐Inspired Bimodal Receptors for Object Recognition and Temperature Sensing Simulation” (23 citations), which integrates tactile and thermal sensing for nuanced object recognition. Liu’s research uniquely combines material science with neural-inspired design, enabling robots to perceive texture, pressure, and temperature simultaneously—a critical step toward truly lifelike interaction. By leveraging silk fibroin’s biocompatibility and mechanical tunability, Liu is not only advancing soft robotics but also opening pathways for sensory restoration in biomedical applications. Their work stands as a testament to the power of nature-inspired engineering in bridging the gap between artificial and biological systems.