Hoa Phung

About

Hoa Phung is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, specializing in dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and bioinspired robotic systems. Their work centers on developing soft, muscle-like actuators that mimic biological movement, with a focus on creating printable, multi-legged robots. Phung's major contributions include the invention of a synthetic elastomer based on acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) for multistacked DEAs, enabling linear actuation for small biomimetic robots. Their highly cited 2017 paper on a multiple-degrees-of-freedom DEA-driven hexapod robot (112 citations) demonstrates how soft actuators can achieve complex locomotion, while their 2014 quadruped robot study (102 citations) showcases the potential of these materials for compact, agile machines. Beyond actuation, Phung has advanced sensing technology with skin-type proximity sensors and carbon microcoil-based tactile arrays, achieving high sensitivity for robotic applications. Their work on printable monolithic hexapods and insect-inspired designs has significantly influenced the field, with over 400 total citations. Phung's research bridges materials science and robotics, offering scalable solutions for soft, adaptive robots that can navigate challenging environments.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Multiple-degrees-of-freedom dielectric elastomer actuators for soft printable hexapod robot

   112 citations · 2017
2. 2
   A small biomimetic quadruped robot driven by multistacked dielectric elastomer actuators

   102 citations · 2014
3. 3
   Skin-Type Proximity Sensor by Using the Change of Electromagnetic Field

   50 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Printable monolithic hexapod robot driven by soft actuator

   42 citations · 2015
5. 5
   Highly sensitive flexible proximity tactile array sensor by using carbon micro coils

   41 citations · 2017
6. 6
   Development of an Insect-Inspired Hexapod Robot Actuated by Soft Actuators

   37 citations · 2018
7. 7
   A highly sensitive dual mode tactile and proximity sensor using Carbon Microcoils for robotic applications

   23 citations · 2016
8. 8
   Musclelike joint mechanism driven by dielectric elastomer actuator for robotic applications

   22 citations · 2018
9. 9
   A novel bioinspired hexapod robot developed by soft dielectric elastomer actuators

   18 citations · 2017
10. 10
    Biomimetic printable hexapod robot driven by soft actuator

    4 citations · 2014

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