Sung‐Hwan Jang

Carnegie Mellon University, University of Plymouth

Papers

Total Citations

206

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About

Sung-Hwan Jang is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on developing advanced actuators and sensors that bridge the gap between compliance and control. His work centers on soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs), liquid metal composites, and magnetically responsive materials, aiming to enhance the dexterity and functionality of soft robotic hands. Jang’s most impactful contribution, with 119 citations, is his 2016 paper on improving SPA fingers through the integration of soft sensors, position and force control, and rigid fingernails—a breakthrough that significantly enhanced grasping and manipulation capabilities. He further advanced the field with a highly cited 2017 study (77 citations) on liquid metal-conductive thermoplastic elastomer integration, enabling low-voltage stiffness tuning that mimics muscle-like behavior. Additionally, his work on magnetically assisted bilayer composites for soft bending actuators (10 citations) demonstrates his innovative approach to actuator design. Jang’s research has been instrumental in overcoming key limitations in soft robotics, making him a notable figure in the development of more capable, adaptive, and practical robotic systems for real-world applications.