Juan Guan
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About
Juan Guan is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics and soft sensing, with a focus on translating unique biological mechanisms into functional engineering solutions. Her most impactful work centers on biomimetic adhesion and flexible pressure sensors. She is best known for developing a biorobotic adhesive disc inspired by the remora suckerfish, a breakthrough that enables underwater hitchhiking on diverse surfaces. Published in 2017, this study has garnered over 300 citations and demonstrates a prototype capable of generating pull-off forces up to 340 times its own weight—a remarkable feat achieved through laser-machined spinules and soft actuator-controlled lamellae. More recently, Guan has advanced soft sensor technology with her silk flocked flexible sensor, which achieves wide-range, sensitive pressure perception by mimicking the skin-hair interface. This work addresses the longstanding challenge of combining high-efficiency production with high performance in soft electronics. Her contributions bridge fundamental biology and practical engineering, offering new pathways for underwater robotics, wearable devices, and tactile sensing systems. Guan’s research continues to inspire innovations in adhesion mechanics and soft matter engineering.
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