I-Ting Lin

University of Cambridge, National Taiwan University

Papers

Total Citations

219

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About

I-Ting Lin’s research lies at the intersection of soft robotics, electromechanical systems, and energy-efficient autonomous platforms. Her seminal work on electroactive polymers (EAPs) for sensing, published in 2016, has garnered 209 citations and established her as a leading voice in the field. By elucidating the electromechanical coupling in low-modulus, high-strain EAPs, Lin demonstrated how these materials can be repurposed from traditional actuation roles to detect chemical and mechanical stimuli—a foundational contribution for next-generation soft sensors and conformable wearable devices. More recently, Lin has translated these principles into high-impact hardware design. Her 2023 ISSCC paper on a 28nm 142mW motion-control system-on-chip for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) showcases her ability to bridge materials science with advanced VLSI. This work addresses the critical motion-control bottleneck in AMRs used for smart factories and disaster rescue, achieving remarkable power efficiency. By integrating perception, planning, and actuation on a single chip, Lin’s contributions are shaping the future of intelligent, low-power robotics. Her trajectory from fundamental polymer physics to practical, low-energy motion control marks her as a versatile and impactful researcher.