Papers
72
Total Citations
985
H-Index
15
About
Diansheng Chen is a prolific robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, bioinspired systems, rehabilitation engineering, and human-robot collaboration. Perhaps his most influential contribution is the development of chain-like granular jamming mechanisms for soft robots, enabling programmable stiffness variation across a wide range — a breakthrough that has garnered over 120 citations and opened new avenues for adaptive robotic manipulation. Chen has also made substantial contributions to bioinspired locomotion, particularly through his extensive study of locust-inspired jumping robots, encompassing biomechanical modeling, kinematic analysis, and stability-focused leg design, with related works collectively accumulating over 150 citations. His research extends into wearable rehabilitation technology, where he has pioneered novel soft robotic gloves — including a fishbone-inspired multi-degree-of-freedom design — to support recovery in patients with hand pathologies. Additional notable work includes a multimodal pipe-climbing robot integrating origami clutches, a hybrid proximity-force sensor for safe human-robot collaboration, and a comprehensive review of surgical robotics for intracerebral hemorrhage treatment. Across these diverse domains, Chen's research consistently emphasizes practical innovation at the intersection of mechanical intelligence and human-centered robotics.
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- 6Multimodal pipe-climbing robot with origami clutches and soft modular legs40 citations · 2019
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