Haobo Wang

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Haobo Wang is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a primary focus on the design and development of variable stiffness soft robotic grippers. His most-cited work, a 2023 comprehensive review, has garnered 39 citations and serves as a foundational resource for the field. In this paper, Wang systematically examines the core technologies enabling soft grippers to transition between compliant and rigid states—a critical capability for manipulating objects in unstructured, unpredictable environments. His major contribution lies in synthesizing disparate approaches to variable stiffness, offering a clear roadmap for future gripper design. By bridging material innovation with practical actuation strategies, Wang’s research directly addresses a key bottleneck in soft robotics: the trade-off between adaptability and load-bearing capacity. His work has significant implications for applications ranging from delicate surgical tools to industrial handling of fragile goods. Wang’s review is widely recognized as a go-to reference, underscoring his role as a thought leader shaping the next generation of adaptive robotic systems.