King Wai Chiu Lai
City University of Hong Kong, Michigan State University, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Papers
28
Total Citations
468
H-Index
11
About
King Wai Chiu Lai is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans nanorobotics, flexible electronics, and human-machine interaction, with transformative contributions bridging microscale engineering and real-world applications. His early career focused on precision nanomanipulation, culminating in pioneering AFM-based nanorobotic systems capable of cellular-level surgery on living specimens — work that demonstrated remarkable control at biological scales and earned sustained recognition across the robotics and biomedical communities. His 2009 automated nanomanufacturing system for carbon nanotube devices (38 citations) exemplified his ability to translate nanoscale science into reproducible, scalable processes. Lai's research evolved toward wearable sensing technologies, producing his most-cited work: a 2020 polyurethane yarn-based strain sensor with a PDMS-infiltrated multilayer sheath (122 citations), which set new benchmarks for flexibility, sensitivity, and waterproofing in smart textile applications. More recently, his liquid-metal multichannel strain sensor, combined with machine learning for sign language classification (25 citations), reflects his forward-looking integration of materials innovation with intelligent systems. His 2022 work on EMG-based dynamic grip force estimation (38 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to accessible, intuitive human-machine interfaces. Across more than two decades, Lai has consistently pushed the boundaries of what sensors, robots, and nanoscale tools can achieve in healthcare and beyond.
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- 4Automated Nanomanufacturing System to Assemble Carbon Nanotube Based Devices38 citations · 2009
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- 6Cellular-Level Surgery Using Nano Robots30 citations · 2012
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- 9KL probes for robotic-based cellular nano surgery20 citations · 2003
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