Weipeng Dang

Columbia University

Papers

2

Total Citations

8

H-Index

2

About

Weipeng Dang is a researcher specializing in tactile sensing and soft robotics, with a focus on developing innovative, high-accuracy touch sensors. His work addresses a key challenge in the field: achieving precise contact localization and indentation depth prediction without relying on complex, matrix-based sensor arrays. In his 2017 paper, Dang introduced an optics-based tactile sensor that leverages overlapping signals to simplify design while maintaining performance, a concept he further explored in 2018 with planar sensors using resistive or optical transduction. These contributions offer a path toward more adaptable, less intricate tactile systems for applications in robotics and human-machine interaction. Though his most-cited papers each have 4 citations, they represent foundational steps in a niche area where simplicity and accuracy are critical. Dang’s research is notable for challenging conventional trade-offs in sensor design, making him a promising voice in the evolution of tactile sensing technology.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
8
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Accurate contact localization and indentation depth prediction with an optics-based tactile sensor
4 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Columbia University

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