Papers
54
Total Citations
1,600
H-Index
20
About
Hai-Jun Su is a prominent mechanical engineer and roboticist whose research spans soft robotics, compliant mechanisms, DNA nanotechnology, and robotic manipulation. Based at The Ohio State University, Su has made transformative contributions to the design and fabrication of intelligent robotic systems, particularly soft robotic hands and grippers that integrate shape memory alloy actuators and advanced sensing technologies. His 2015 paper on a fully integrated soft humanoid robotic hand, garnering over 200 citations, stands as a landmark contribution to the field, while his subsequent work on variable stiffness grippers using layer jamming technology has further advanced the dexterity and adaptability of soft robotic systems. Remarkably, Su's expertise extends beyond robotics into the nanoscale realm, where his investigations into DNA origami compliant nanostructures and cation-activated DNA nanodevices have opened exciting possibilities in nanomanufacturing and drug delivery. His work on inverse kinematics for serial manipulators and transformable wheeled robots demonstrates exceptional breadth. With over 900 cumulative citations across diverse domains, Su exemplifies the kind of cross-disciplinary innovation that is reshaping modern engineering, making his research essential reading for students and professionals in robotics, nanotechnology, and mechanical design.
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Top Papers
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- 2DNA Origami Compliant Nanostructures with Tunable Mechanical Properties137 citations · 2013
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- 6Cation-Activated Avidity for Rapid Reconfiguration of DNA Nanodevices76 citations · 2018
- 7A Novel Variable Stiffness Compliant Robotic Gripper Based on Layer Jamming74 citations · 2020
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- 9A transformable wheel robot with a passive leg65 citations · 2015
- 10Inchworm style gecko adhesive climbing robot54 citations · 2014