Papers

4

Total Citations

326

H-Index

3

About

Xiaoyu Zheng is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, robotics, and materials science. Her work focuses on developing novel 3D printing strategies to create multifunctional, stimuli-responsive materials and soft robotic systems. Zheng’s most influential contribution is the design and fabrication of “proprioceptive three-dimensional architected robotic metamaterials,” a breakthrough that integrates sensing and actuation directly into printed structures, mimicking biological systems. This landmark 2022 paper has garnered 286 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. She has also advanced the fabrication of organic/inorganic nanocomposites, bridging traditional synthesis with additive manufacturing to create tunable, high-performance materials. Additionally, Zheng has explored practical applications in agricultural robotics, developing a novel end-effector for automated asparagus harvesting. Her recent reviews on 3D printing for soft robotics highlight her leadership in synthesizing emerging trends. With a growing citation record and a portfolio spanning from fundamental material design to applied robotic systems, Xiaoyu Zheng is shaping the future of intelligent, architected materials and manufacturing.

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H-Index
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Papers
326
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design and printing of proprioceptive three-dimensional architected robotic metamaterials
286 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 25
🏛 Institutions: California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Berkeley, Shandong Agricultural University

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