Papers
27
Total Citations
492
H-Index
11
About
Ligang Yao is a leading researcher in soft robotics, bioinspired microrobots, and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing innovative actuation and control strategies. His major contributions include the creation of a visible light-driven jellyfish-like miniature swimming soft robot, which achieved 105 citations for its novel approach to fast, responsive soft actuators using thermal-responsive hydrogels. He has also advanced the field through comprehensive reviews on humidity-driven actuators and biomimetic soft micro-swimmers, each garnering significant attention (57 and 49 citations, respectively). Yao’s work on bioinspired soft microrobots actuated by magnetic fields (44 citations) and his mathematical modeling of ankle rehabilitation robots (29 citations) demonstrate his versatility, bridging soft robotics and medical devices. His notable achievements include pioneering human–machine interaction methods for rehabilitation robots (27 citations) and designing magnetic nutation drives for industrial robots (18 citations). With over 400 total citations across his top works, Yao’s research has profound implications for biomimetic applications, rehabilitation technology, and robotic actuation, inspiring students and researchers to explore the intersection of soft materials, motion control, and practical engineering solutions.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Visible Light-Driven Jellyfish-like Miniature Swimming Soft Robot105 citations · 2021
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- 3Biomimetic soft micro-swimmers: from actuation mechanisms to applications49 citations · 2021
- 4Bioinspired soft microrobots actuated by magnetic field44 citations · 2021
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- 7Analysis and synthesis of ankle motion and rehabilitation robots23 citations · 2009
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