Xiaohu Yang

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry

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Total Citations

218

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About

Xiaohu Yang is a pioneering researcher in the field of liquid metal-based soft robotics and functional materials. His work fundamentally explores how liquid metals, particularly gallium-based alloys, can be dynamically controlled and transformed for unprecedented applications. A key contribution is his discovery of "self-growing and serpentine locomotion" in liquid metal, triggered by copper ions—a phenomenon where the metal autonomously extends and moves like a living snake, driven by localized surface pressure differences (86 citations). This breakthrough challenges conventional notions of rigid robotics. Yang further advanced the field by developing "large-magnitude transformable liquid-metal composites" (70 citations), enabling soft robots to stretch and reshape their entire body, overcoming the limitations of traditional rigid components and complex actuators. Additionally, his research on alternating electric field actuation (62 citations) revealed oscillatory behaviors in liquid metal, paving the way for novel applications in micro-pumps and mixers. With over 200 total citations across his most influential works, Yang’s contributions are foundational to the emerging paradigm of soft, shape-shifting machines. His achievements have positioned him as a leading voice in liquid metal science, inspiring new directions in adaptive materials and bio-inspired robotics.