Fengyi Chen

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Fengyi Chen is pioneering the next generation of electronic skin through advanced bimodal tactile sensor arrays that replicate the exquisite sensory capabilities of human skin. Their research focuses on achieving sub-milliscale resolution in tactile sensing, enabling robotic and intelligent systems to distinguish fine textures, pressure gradients, and spatial features with unprecedented precision. Chen’s most cited work introduces a sensor array that integrates dual sensing modalities—mimicking human graphesthesia, the ability to perceive and differentiate written symbols or surface patterns through touch alone. This breakthrough addresses a critical bottleneck in soft robotics and prosthetics: the trade-off between high resolution and multimodal feedback. By demonstrating how to simultaneously achieve both, Chen’s design opens new pathways for embodied intelligence, from dexterous manipulation to tactile communication interfaces. With 3 citations already on this foundational 2026 paper, Chen is establishing a strong early-career impact, positioning their work at the intersection of materials science, sensor engineering, and human–machine interaction. Their contributions promise to redefine how machines feel and interpret the physical world, bringing us closer to truly skin-like artificial touch.