Hiep Xuan Trinh

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Dr. Hiep Xuan Trinh is a rising innovator in soft robotics and bio-inspired engineering, with a focus on creating safer, more adaptive robotic systems for real-world interaction. His research centers on the design and dynamics of soft grippers and underwater robots, bridging the gap between flexibility and control. Dr. Trinh’s most-cited work introduces a novel rigid-soft gripper that combines structural rigidity with soft actuation for safe and reliable object handling—a critical advancement for human-robot collaboration. In parallel, his 2024 study on bio-inspired soft eel robots presents a groundbreaking dynamics model that captures underwater motion using an equivalent system of rigid links, rotating joints, and springs activated by pneumatic pressure. This work builds on prior research to enhance the understanding and performance of soft, undulating locomotion. With over 16 citations across his key publications, Dr. Trinh’s contributions are already shaping the future of compliant robotics, offering elegant solutions for delicate manipulation and aquatic exploration. His interdisciplinary approach promises to inspire new generations of robots that are both robust and gentle.