Leixiang Bian

Nanjing University of Science and Technology

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Leixiang Bian is a researcher at the forefront of smart materials and soft robotics, with a particular focus on magnetoelectric sensors and bio-inspired adaptive systems. Their most cited work, "An angle sensor based on magnetoelectric effect" (2017, 44 citations), established a foundational contribution to precision sensing by leveraging magnetoelectric composites for non-contact angular measurement, demonstrating both novelty and practical applicability in the field. More recently, Bian has advanced into soft robotics with their innovative "Bobbit Worm-Inspired Soft Adaptive Grasper with Self-Generated Triboelectric Force Sensor" (2023). This work addresses critical limitations in soft grasping—namely insufficient strength and lack of integrated sensing—by mimicking the predatory strike of the Bobbit worm. The grasper combines adaptive, gentle gripping with a self-powered triboelectric sensor, enabling delicate yet robust handling of fragile and irregular objects. This dual-function design represents a significant step toward autonomous, energy-efficient robotic systems for biological and engineering applications. Bian’s research elegantly bridges materials science, bioinspiration, and functional device engineering, offering impactful solutions for next-generation robotics and smart sensing.