Papers
11
Total Citations
415
H-Index
6
About
Haotian Chen is a leading researcher in the field of smart skin technology and wearable soft robotics, with a focus on developing self-powered, stretchable, and highly sensitive sensor systems. His most impactful contributions include the creation of a self-powered analogue smart skin (168 citations) and a hybrid porous microstructured finger skin-inspired electronic skin system (161 citations), both of which address critical challenges in contact localization, pressure sensing, and sliding detection for robotic perception. Chen’s work on microsphere-assisted robust epidermal strain gauges has enabled static and dynamic gesture recognition, while his recent liquid metal-based sensor skin achieves haptic perception of softness—a breakthrough for robotic tactile feedback. He has also advanced assistive technology through a sensor glove that detects grasp intention for wearable robotic hand exoskeletons and stretchable sensors for force estimation in soft exosuits. By integrating triboelectric and electrostatic induction mechanisms, Chen’s sensors achieve energy efficiency and multifunctionality, including polymer distinguishing and transparent, stretchable location sensing. His research bridges materials science, biomechanics, and human-robot interaction, with over 400 total citations, positioning him as a key innovator in next-generation electronic skins and wearable robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Self-Powered Analogue Smart Skin168 citations · 2016
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- 4Liquid Metal‐Based Sensor Skin Enabling Haptic Perception of Softness16 citations · 2023
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- 6A stretchable sensor for force estimation in soft wearable robots11 citations · 2022
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- 8Fingerprint-inspired triboelectrific sliding sensor3 citations · 2018
- 9Triboelectrification based active sensor for polymer distinguishing3 citations · 2015
- 10Stretchable Location Sensor Based on Transparent AgNWs Electrodes3 citations · 2018