Siqi An

Westlake University, Northwestern Polytechnical University

Papers

Total Citations

172

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About

Siqi An is a rising star in the field of soft robotics and reconfigurable structures, whose work bridges the gap between fundamental mechanics and innovative engineering design. Her research focuses on origami and kirigami-inspired mechanisms, variable stiffness systems, and multi-modal deformation for versatile robotic applications. An’s most impactful contribution is her 2023 paper on “Plug & play origami modules with all-purpose deformation modes,” which has garnered 117 citations for introducing a modular system capable of achieving bending, twisting, and contraction/extension—and their combinations—to enable diverse robotic locomotion. She has also advanced stiffness-tuning techniques using granular chain structures, offering lightweight and adaptive solutions for soft robots, and pioneered foldable 3D cellular structures with a single degree of freedom, simplifying complex assemblies. With additional work on dynamic analysis of hub-beam systems, An demonstrates a deep understanding of transient mechanics. Her achievements highlight a talent for transforming abstract folding principles into practical, controllable hardware, making her work essential reading for researchers interested in morphing matter, deployable structures, and next-generation soft robots.