Chun' e Tang

Instrumentation Technology and Economy Institute

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Dr. Chun’e Tang is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a primary focus on bio-inspired design and adaptive grasping systems for unstructured environments. Her most-cited work, “Pneumatic webbed soft gripper for unstructured grasping” (2021), draws inspiration from duck feet and octopus tentacles to create a highly compliant, pneumatically actuated gripper capable of handling fragile objects like fruits and food items. This contribution addresses a critical challenge in robotics—achieving delicate, reliable grasping without damaging sensitive payloads—and has garnered 15 citations, reflecting its growing influence in the field. Tang’s research bridges biology and engineering, advancing soft robotic solutions that prioritize safety, adaptability, and real-world applicability. Her work is particularly notable for its potential impact on agricultural automation, food handling, and assistive technologies, where traditional rigid grippers fall short. By integrating principles of biomimicry with practical pneumatic control, Dr. Tang has established herself as an innovator in soft robotics, offering a pathway toward more versatile and human-friendly robotic systems.