Papers
36
Total Citations
1,181
H-Index
17
About
Minyi Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, tactile sensing, and energy harvesting technologies, with a particular focus on underwater and wearable applications. His work has garnered over 900 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in next-generation robotic sensing systems. Xu's most celebrated contributions center on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), self-powered devices capable of harvesting mechanical energy while simultaneously functioning as sensors — a dual capability he has applied across marine navigation, underwater obstacle avoidance, and human-machine interaction. His development of bioinspired whisker sensors, modeled on animal mechanoreception, has advanced autonomous robotic navigation in complex underwater environments. Xu has also made significant strides in soft gripper technology, contributing to tactile sensing systems that enable robots to safely interact with unstructured surroundings. His 2023 work on ionic hydrogel-based strain-triboelectric sensors (145 citations) and underwater soft robots (98 citations) reflects a consistent drive toward eco-friendly, multifunctional materials. By integrating deep learning with tactile tensegrity structures, Xu bridges materials science and artificial intelligence, opening transformative possibilities for ocean exploration and wearable robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Recent Progress in Advanced Tactile Sensing Technologies for Soft Grippers224 citations · 2023
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- 3Recent Advances on Underwater Soft Robots98 citations · 2023
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- 9Deep-Learning-Assisted Underwater 3D Tactile Tensegrity44 citations · 2023
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