Erdong Chen

Ocean University of China, North Carolina State University, Wilson College

Papers

Total Citations

159

H-Index

About

Erdong Chen is a rising leader in soft robotics and wearable technology, whose work is redefining the limits of motion and adaptability in flexible machines. His primary research focuses on bio-inspired actuator design, soft robot locomotion, and wearable systems, where he tackles the fundamental challenge of making soft robots fast, agile, and practical. Chen’s most influential contribution is his comprehensive review, “Wearable Actuators: An Overview” (70 citations), which has become a key reference for the field. He has also pioneered novel robotic forms, including the “Spiral-Shape Fast-Moving Soft Robot” (47 citations), which draws from Archimedean spirals to achieve unprecedented speed, and the “Bio-Mimic, Fast-Moving, and Flippable Soft Piezoelectric Robots” (38 citations), inspired by cheetah gaits. His recent work on “Bioinspired Soft Electrostatic Accordion-Fold Actuators” explores origami-based structures to simplify assembly and enhance mobility. With a growing citation record and a portfolio of inventive, nature-inspired designs, Chen is establishing himself as a key innovator in the next generation of soft robotics.