Shujia Xu
Papers
5
Total Citations
71
H-Index
4
About
Shujia Xu is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work bridges tactile sensing, energy harvesting, and human-robot interaction. Her primary research areas include tactile exploration, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), and sensor-integrated robotics for hazardous environments. Xu’s major contributions center on enabling robots to operate autonomously in visually degraded or dangerous settings. Her highly cited work on “Active Multiobject Exploration and Recognition via Tactile Whiskers” (22 citations) introduced a novel MEMS barometer-based whisker sensor, allowing robots to map unknown spaces using only touch—a breakthrough for subterranean or dark environments. She further advanced explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robotics by integrating tactile and chemical sensing with haptic feedback (18 citations), directly reducing technician risk. In materials science, Xu developed high-performance TENGs via cold spray deposition (16 citations) and biopolymer-based skin-interfaced triboelectric sensors (13 citations), enabling self-powered wearable devices for remote healthcare and AI-driven tactile sensing. Her work has garnered over 70 citations, reflecting its impact on both theoretical and applied robotics. Notably, her research uniquely combines soft robotics, energy harvesting, and human safety, positioning her as a leader in creating robots that can “feel” their way through uncertainty.
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Top Papers
- 1Active Multiobject Exploration and Recognition via Tactile Whiskers22 citations · 2022
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- 4Biopolymers-based skin-interfaced triboelectric sensors13 citations · 2023
- 5Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Tactile Sensing and AI2 citations · 2023