Papers

10

Total Citations

137

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About

Huiqi Shao is an emerging materials scientist and robotics researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of smart materials, soft robotics, and wearable technologies. With a focus on stimuli-responsive actuators, Shao has made significant contributions to the development of liquid crystal elastomer (LCE)-based systems, light-responsive soft actuators, and artificial muscle technologies. Their highly cited 2021 review on light-responsive soft actuators (47 citations) established a comprehensive framework for understanding mechanism, fabrication, and application in this rapidly growing field. Shao's 2023 work on braided liquid crystal elastomer fiber actuators (45 citations) addressed critical limitations in tensile performance and actuation integration, advancing the practical viability of LCE fibers for smart textiles and soft robotics. Their research portfolio further spans photo-thermal sandwich-structure film actuators, electrothermal twisted yarn actuators, and deep learning-enabled actuation control, reflecting a sophisticated multidisciplinary approach. More recently, Shao has explored tunable dyeing methods and graded crosslinked networks for next-generation responsive textiles. Collectively accumulating over 130 citations, Shao's body of work positions them as a promising contributor to the future of intelligent, bio-inspired soft robotic systems.

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Papers
137
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Light-Responsive Soft Actuators: Mechanism, Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
47 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 31
🏛 Institutions: Donghua University, North Carolina State University

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