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About
Haili Qin is a materials scientist and robotics researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of smart materials, soft robotics, and wearable electronics. Drawing inspiration from biological systems, Qin has made significant contributions to the design and fabrication of stimuli-responsive hydrogels, liquid crystal elastomers, and nanocomposite actuators capable of sophisticated shape transformation, self-healing, and multi-modal responsiveness. His most celebrated work, "Anisotropic and self-healing hydrogels with multi-responsive actuating capability" (2019), has garnered over 350 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in artificial muscle research. Qin's subsequent investigations into stretchable conductors, capacitive strain sensors, and environmentally adaptive conductive materials — collectively accumulating hundreds of additional citations — underscore his commitment to advancing practical wearable and bioelectronic technologies. More recently, his research has expanded into magnetically driven soft microrobots, photoresponsive shape-morphing systems, and self-adaptive oscillators, reflecting a broader vision for autonomous soft machines. His early work on humanoid robot dynamics further demonstrates a career-long fascination with intelligent, bio-inspired mechanical systems, making him a versatile and forward-thinking figure in modern robotics and functional materials research.
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- 5Robust and Fast‐Transforming Soft Microrobots Driven by Low Magnetic Field12 citations · 2025
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- 8Design and Dynamic Walking Control of Humanoid Robot Blackmann4 citations · 2006
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