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2
Total Citations
10
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About
Qingqing Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and biomechanics, whose work bridges computational modeling and bioinspired design. Their primary research areas include fracture mechanics of soft materials, pneumatic actuation systems, and biomimetic grasping technologies. Xu’s most significant contribution is the development of a novel discrete element method for simulating fracture behavior in hydrogels, enabling researchers to predict mechanical failure in medical scaffolds and soft robotic components without costly physical experiments—a methodology that has garnered 8 citations and established a new paradigm for computational materials testing. More recently, Xu has advanced the field of soft robotics with the bioinspired multi-joint hybrid finger, a fabric-reinforced pneumatic actuator that achieves human-like grasping through rigid-soft coupling and tendon-driven coordination. This 2025 work, already cited twice, demonstrates unprecedented adaptive force control for delicate tasks, positioning Xu as a leader in creating compliant yet robust robotic manipulators. Their research directly addresses critical challenges in medical device durability and robotic dexterity, offering practical solutions for prosthetics, manufacturing, and human-robot interaction.
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- 1Simulation of fracture behaviour of hydrogel by discrete element method8 citations · 2018
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