Papers
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Total Citations
154
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About
Langquan Shui is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, focusing on energy efficiency, adhesion control, and terrain adaptability. His work bridges fundamental mechanics and practical design, with key contributions to mobile soft robots and vibro-bots. Shui’s 2017 paper on energy efficiency in mobile soft robots (55 citations) established a general framework for evaluating performance beyond locomotion velocity, a critical step for autonomous systems. He further advanced adhesion regulation with a 2020 study (51 citations) demonstrating rapid, continuous tuning via mechanical micro-vibration, enabling applications in space tech and flexible electronics. His 2021 work on vibro-bots with arrayed soft legs (26 citations) explored terrain adaptability and optimum contact stiffness, mimicking natural locomotion. Shui also innovated in microrobotics with aligned magnetic nanocomposites (12 citations) for modular, recyclable soft microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. His research on snake-like locomotion across terrestrial, aquatic, and sand environments showcases his commitment to bio-inspired design. With over 150 total citations, Shui’s work is shaping the future of adaptive, energy-efficient soft robots for diverse real-world challenges.
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- 1Energy efficiency of mobile soft robots55 citations · 2017
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- 6A mechanical model for a type of vibro-bot2 citations · 2024
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