Papers
21
Total Citations
174
H-Index
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About
Danming Wei is a robotics and microsystems researcher whose work spans tactile sensing, microrobotics, and precision assembly. His research has made significant contributions to the development of electronic skin technologies, pioneering cost-effective fabrication methods for piezoresistive tactile sensors designed to enhance physical human-robot interaction. Notably, his work on inkjet-printed organic sensors using PEDOT:PSS inks represents a forward-thinking shift toward scalable, flexible manufacturing of robotic skin arrays, with his 2023 "fingerprint" sensor design garnering 15 citations. Wei is equally recognized for his innovations in untethered microrobotics. His ChevBot—a laser-powered submillimeter robot driven by thermal MEMS actuation—has attracted 19 citations and inspired follow-on work including the SolarPede, a light-powered micro-crawler targeting microfactory environments. His multiphysics modeling methodology further strengthened the theoretical foundations underpinning these platforms. Beyond individual robots, Wei has contributed to multi-robot precision systems, including the NeXus microassembly platform, bridging the gap between microscale fabrication and industrial automation. Collectively, his portfolio of over 125 citations reflects a researcher at the productive intersection of smart materials, micro-scale locomotion, and human-robot collaboration.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Fabrication of strain gauge based sensors for tactile skins20 citations · 2017
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- 3SolarPede: a stick-and-slip, light-powered, Mobile micro-crawler17 citations · 2020
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- 6Inkjet Printing of PEDOT:PSS Inks for Robotic Skin Sensors10 citations · 2022
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