Kuang–Chao Fan
Papers
14
Total Citations
608
H-Index
9
About
Kuang-Chao Fan is a leading innovator in the fields of flexible electronics, robotic sensing, and precision metrology. His pioneering work on artificial skin for humanoid robots is exemplified by his highly cited 2010 paper on a flexible temperature sensor array using a graphite-PDMS composite (223 citations), which introduced a novel fabrication method for creating 64 sensing cells on a flexible substrate. Fan’s foundational research on integrated temperature and tactile sensing arrays, detailed in his 2007 paper (164 citations) and subsequent 2009 work (80 citations), has been instrumental in developing robotic systems that can perceive their environment with human-like sensitivity. Beyond sensing, Fan has made significant contributions to industrial accuracy, developing advanced calibration tools like the 3D passive laser tracker and laser ball bar for robots and multiaxis machines. His 2022 paper on the laser tracker (34 citations) and his 2004 work on the laser ball bar (24 citations) demonstrate his impact on improving precision in manufacturing. With a career spanning flexible sensor design, robotic calibration, and error motion detection, Fan’s work bridges the gap between soft robotics and high-precision engineering, earning him a reputation as a key figure in both fields.
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Top Papers
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- 3A 32 × 32 temperature and tactile sensing array using PI-copper films80 citations · 2009
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- 6Design and fabrication of an artificial skin using PI-copper films21 citations · 2007
- 7A 3D Passive Laser Tracker for Accuracy Calibration of Robots18 citations · 2022
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