Bo Zuo

State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Southeast University

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About

Bo Zuo is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and their applications in advanced actuators. His major contributions include the development of light-guided multi-directional soft actuators that can be precisely and reversibly modulated using visible and infrared wavelengths—a breakthrough that addresses long-standing challenges in controlling shape morphing and movement direction. This work, published in 2019, has garnered 237 citations, reflecting its significant impact on the field. Zuo also introduced the concept of LCE electric locomotives, creating an electro-driven cylindrical actuator system that combines LCE with carbon black for efficient, track-guided locomotion. This innovation, cited 110 times, demonstrates his ability to integrate materials science with engineering for practical robotic applications. His research bridges fundamental polymer physics and real-world soft robotics, offering new pathways for designing responsive, energy-efficient actuators. Zuo’s work is highly influential among students and researchers seeking to advance stimuli-responsive materials and bio-inspired robotic systems.