Papers
12
Total Citations
432
H-Index
8
About
Gih‑Keong Lau is a leading researcher in soft robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and their applications. His major contributions center on designing high‑performance, muscle‑like DEAs that overcome traditional limitations in force, stress, and speed. For instance, his work on dielectric elastomer fingers (138 citations) demonstrated voltage‑controllable bending for versatile grasping and pinching, while his lightweight mechanical amplifiers (100 citations) enabled bio‑inspired flapping‑wing robots. Lau also pioneered ink‑jet printing for micro‑electro‑mechanical systems (MEMS) (92 citations), expanding fabrication methods for sub‑millimeter sensors. His innovations include oil‑capsule DEAs that achieve muscle‑like high stress, and multifunctional smart windows that tune transparency and absorb noise. With over 400 total citations across his top papers, Lau’s research bridges fundamental actuator mechanics and practical robotics—from nimble grippers to fast robotic drummers. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in soft actuators, bio‑inspired robotics, or printable MEMS.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Dielectric elastomer fingers for versatile grasping and nimble pinching138 citations · 2017
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- 3Ink-Jet Printing of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)92 citations · 2017
- 4Muscle-like high-stress dielectric elastomer actuators with oil capsules25 citations · 2014
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- 6Maximal strengths of dielectric elastomer fingers for a passive grip14 citations · 2022
- 7Axial force transmission in flexible bowtie dielectric elastomer actuators11 citations · 2022
- 8Multifunctional Smart Window Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuator9 citations · 2020
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