Hangze Li

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Hangze Li is pioneering the frontier of soft robotics and tactile sensing, with a focus on developing intelligent, flexible interfaces that bridge the gap between machines and human-like dexterity. His key research areas include stretchable electronic skins, soft robot tactile fingers, and graphene-based conductive materials for advanced sensing. Li’s major contributions lie in creating large-area, less-wires electronic skins that enable robots to perceive touch and pressure with unprecedented conformability, and in designing soft tactile fingertips that detect grasping surface postures—critical for stable, adaptive manipulation in unstructured environments. His work on oxidation-reduction graphene–polyurethane conductive sponges has introduced a novel, cost-effective approach to fabricating highly sensitive, durable tactile sensors. Though early in his career, Li’s most-cited papers (2024) have already garnered 12 citations, signaling growing recognition in the robotics community. Notably, his research directly addresses the shift from rigid industrial robots to versatile, safe systems for service, care, and medical applications, where stable grasping is paramount. Li’s innovations promise to equip next-generation robots with the tactile intelligence needed for delicate tasks, from assisting the elderly to performing precise medical procedures.