Andreas Henning

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Andreas Henning is a researcher at the intersection of humanoid and soft robotics, with a primary focus on enhancing robot-human interaction and actuator control. His work explores how robots can be perceived as more natural and emotionally expressive, particularly through locomotion. In his highly cited 2013 study, "Perception of emotion and emotional intensity in humanoid robots gait" (19 citations), Henning investigated how variations in a robot's walking style can convey distinct emotional states—a foundational contribution to the field of social robotics. This work demonstrates that even subtle mechanical behaviors can shape human perception, paving the way for more intuitive and empathetic robot design. Henning also addresses a critical engineering challenge in soft robotics: oscillation control. His 2016 paper, "Soft damper for quick stabilization of soft robotic actuator" (13 citations), presents a novel design methodology for rapidly damping unwanted vibrations in soft actuators. This achievement is essential for achieving precise, reliable control in compliant robotic systems. By bridging emotional expression and mechanical stability, Henning’s research offers a dual contribution to both the social and technical dimensions of modern robotics.