Xiaojie Yuan
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66
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About
Xiaojie Yuan is a leading researcher in the field of advanced artificial muscles and smart fibers, with a focus on developing high-performance, biomimetic actuators for robotics and wearable technologies. Her work centers on overcoming the mechanical limitations of soft actuators, particularly liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), by engineering reinforced composite fibers that achieve both ultralarge contractile strokes and high strength. Yuan’s major contributions include the invention of coiled carbon nanotube fibers sheathed in reinforced LCEs, which enable strong, programmable artificial muscles, and the development of perception-actuation integrated fibers that combine sensing and movement in a single, compact structure. Her research has garnered significant attention, with her top-cited paper accumulating 28 citations and her work on dual-ion co-regulation systems achieving 12 citations. Notably, Yuan has pioneered energy-efficient artificial yarn muscles with “energy-free catch states,” a breakthrough for low-power applications. Her latest work on elastic-sheathed artificial muscle fibers, published in 2025, promises natural muscle-like resilient actuation, further cementing her reputation as an innovator in next-generation soft robotics and wearable devices.
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