Wai Yee Yong
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About
Wai Yee Yong is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of soft robotics, microfluidics, and advanced manufacturing. Her key contributions focus on developing novel fabrication techniques for soft robotic systems, particularly through the integration of 3D printing and microfluidic sensing technologies. Her most cited work, "3D printing of microfluidic sensor for soft robots: a preliminary study in design and fabrication" (2016, 8 citations), is a foundational feasibility study that explores how additive manufacturing can be used to create microfluidic sensors—traditionally confined to lab-on-chip devices—for strain and pressure detection in soft robotics. This pioneering approach demonstrates her ability to bridge materials science, mechanical design, and practical robotics, offering a scalable pathway for embedding sensing capabilities directly into soft, compliant structures. While her citation count is modest, her work represents an early and important step in democratizing sensor fabrication for soft robots, potentially reducing costs and complexity. Yong’s research is particularly valuable for students and engineers interested in the practical challenges of making soft robots more intelligent and responsive through integrated, 3D-printed sensing systems.
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