Jingwen Kong

University of Science and Technology of China

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Jingwen Kong is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics, with a primary focus on the design, modeling, and control of shape memory alloy (SMA)-based soft actuators. Her major contributions lie in advancing the practical application of SMAs—materials prized for their high power-to-weight ratio, silent operation, and rapid response—to create versatile, deformable actuators that can safely interact with humans and complex environments. In her highly cited 2021 work, "Modeling and Motion Control of a Soft SMA Planar Actuator" (24 citations), Kong established foundational frameworks for precise motion control, enabling these soft structures to perform diverse functions with enhanced reliability. She further addressed a critical challenge in soft robotics—accurate sensing—through her 2021 study on "Shape and Force Sensing of A Soft SMA Planar Actuator," where she developed novel methods to overcome the difficulties of measuring deformation and force in highly compliant systems. Kong’s research is instrumental in bridging the gap between theoretical soft actuator design and real-world robotic applications, making her a notable figure in the ongoing evolution of safe, adaptive, and intelligent soft robotic systems.