Mingchang Du

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Mingchang Du is a rising leader in the field of intelligent robotic perception and fiber-optic sensing, with a focus on advancing human-robot interaction and surgical robotics. His research centers on the innovative integration of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors into robotic systems, enabling precise tactile force feedback and multi-axial force measurement. In a landmark 2024 study, Du developed a conformal fingertip optical fiber composite sensor that embeds FBG technology into a skinned fingertip cap, allowing simultaneous force and position sensing for enhanced robotic dexterity. This work, already cited 9 times, lays critical groundwork for next-generation tactile perception. Building on this, his 2025 paper introduces a groundbreaking self fault-tolerant decoupling method for surgical forceps used in spinal endoscopic robots. By employing step-coated FBG to generate dual wavelength peaks, Du’s design achieves robust 3-axial force sensing even under sensor failure, a vital advancement for minimally invasive surgery. With these contributions, Du is pioneering safer, more perceptive robotic systems, earning recognition for pushing the boundaries of fiber-optic sensing in medical and industrial applications.