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About
Chaoyu Chen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, energy harvesting, and advanced manufacturing. His work centers on developing innovative soft actuators and sensors that bridge the gap between compliance and functionality. Chen’s most impactful contribution is the creation of a 3D double-faced interlock fabric triboelectric nanogenerator (348 citations), which enables bio-motion energy harvesting and serves as a self-powered stretching and 3D tactile sensor—a breakthrough for wearable technology. He has also advanced soft robotics through kirigami-inspired 3D-printable pneumatic actuators with multiple deformation modes, and the granary-shaped soft gripper (GSG), which integrates mechanical sensing via snap-through structures for enhanced object manipulation. Notably, Chen addresses the load-bearing limitations of soft grippers by introducing flexible metal endoskeletons in 3D-printable robots, achieving a balance between compliance and strength. His work on 3D-printed soft extension actuators further simplifies fabrication for industrial and surgical applications. With over 400 total citations, Chen’s research is shaping the future of self-powered sensors and adaptive robotic systems.
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- 4Soft Printable Robots With Flexible Metal Endoskeleton7 citations · 2024
- 53D printed Soft Extension Actuator7 citations · 2021