Papers
5
Total Citations
107
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Jian-Lin Huang is a pioneering roboticist at the intersection of smart materials and reconfigurable structures, whose work is reshaping how we think about actuation and interaction in robotics. His research centers on three key areas: shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, origami-inspired mechanisms, and tactile sensing for robotic grippers. Dr. Huang’s major contributions include the development of a novel torsional SMA actuator that overcomes the limitations of traditional linear spring forms, offering high power density and design versatility for direct-driven robotic systems—a foundational work that has garnered 39 citations. He has also advanced the field of origami robotics through generalized modeling of folding joints and the creation of a reconfigurable interactive interface for controlling robotic origami in virtual environments, with his 2021 paper on origami joint modeling accumulating 34 citations. His work on a PCB-based capacitive shear force sensor, though earlier in his career, demonstrates his commitment to enabling delicate robotic manipulation. By integrating dynamic modeling into origami prismatic joints, Dr. Huang is providing the theoretical underpinnings necessary for precise control and optimization of next-generation, morphing robotic systems.
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- 2Generalized modeling of origami folding joints34 citations · 2021
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- 5Dynamic Modeling of an Origami Prismatic Joint4 citations · 2023