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About
Hiroki Ota is a leading figure in the development of stretchable and wearable electronic systems, with a research focus that bridges soft robotics, health monitoring, and advanced tactile sensing. His most impactful contribution is the invention of a wearable microfluidic diaphragm pressure sensor using liquid metal, a work that has garnered over 599 citations and established a new paradigm for robust, high-strain health and touch monitoring. Ota’s pioneering work on electronic whiskers—highly sensitive composite films of carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles—has also been widely recognized, with 260 citations, demonstrating his ability to draw inspiration from biology to create novel tactile sensors. He has further advanced the field by developing highly stretchable sensing arrays capable of independently detecting pressure and strain, solving a critical challenge in wearable devices and soft robotics. His notable achievements include integrated manufacturing methods for foldable millirobots and innovative techniques for wiring liquid metal on ultrasoft substrates, enabling new applications in implantable devices. With a portfolio of high-impact publications, Ota continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in flexible, bio-inspired electronics.
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- 7Liquid‐Based Digital Readable Tilt Sensor7 citations · 2021
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