Bicheng Chen
Papers
6
Total Citations
176
H-Index
5
About
Bicheng Chen is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on the design, modeling, and optimization of soft actuators and robotic systems. His work spans topology optimization, dielectric elastomer (DE) actuators, and soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs), where he has made significant contributions to both theory and application. Chen’s most-cited paper, "Topology optimization of a cable-driven soft robotic gripper" (2020, 84 citations), introduces a systematic method for designing grippers with enhanced performance. He has also advanced the field of DE-based systems, including the design of translational and rotational bistable actuators (2019, 28 citations) and an eccentric DE motor for soft robots (2021, 4 citations). In the realm of SPAs, Chen developed axially and radially expandable modular actuators (2021, 22 citations) and modular crawling robots (2020, 18 citations), demonstrating practical locomotion capabilities. His 2022 work on automatic design of DE-based crawling robots using shape and topology optimization (20 citations) further showcases his innovative approach to automating robot design. With over 170 citations across his key papers, Chen’s research is highly influential, offering foundational methodologies and novel designs that inspire future work in soft robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Topology optimization of a cable-driven soft robotic gripper84 citations · 2020
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- 5Modular crawling robots using soft pneumatic actuators18 citations · 2020
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