Kong Yin Ho

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Total Citations

141

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About

Kong Yin Ho is a leading researcher in flexible and soft robotics, with a primary focus on stretchable sensors and biomimetic actuators. Their most impactful work, the 2018 paper on piezoresistive stretchable strain sensors, has garnered 123 citations and demonstrates groundbreaking human-machine interface applications, enabling intuitive control of electronic devices through body motion. In parallel, Ho’s innovative research on PRE-curved PVDF/PI unimorph structures for soft crawling actuators, published the same year, achieved a remarkable milestone: the lowest driving voltage reported for a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based actuator. This work, cited 18 times, mimics inchworm locomotion with high curvature changes under low power, advancing energy-efficient soft robotics. By integrating piezoelectric materials with flexible substrates, Ho has bridged the gap between material science and practical robotic systems, offering scalable solutions for wearable tech and autonomous soft machines. Their contributions not only push the boundaries of sensor and actuator design but also inspire new pathways for interactive, bio-inspired devices in real-world applications.