Xinlian Wang

National Center for Nanoscience and Technology

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Xinlian Wang is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and bioenergy harvesting, with a focus on developing self-powered wearable systems that bridge human physiology and machine actuation. Their most notable contribution is the creation of untethered artificial muscles powered by a wearable sweat-based energy generator, a breakthrough published in 2023 that has already garnered 20 citations. This work demonstrates how biological fluids—specifically sweat—can be harnessed as a renewable energy source to drive soft robotic actuators, eliminating the need for bulky batteries or external power supplies. By integrating energy harvesting directly into wearable platforms, Wang’s research addresses critical challenges in autonomy and sustainability for assistive devices, prosthetics, and human-machine interfaces. Their approach combines materials science, electrochemistry, and biomechanical design, offering a pathway toward truly self-sufficient wearable robots. With a growing citation record, Xinlian Wang is establishing themselves as a key innovator in the emerging intersection of bioenergy and soft robotics, with potential applications ranging from medical rehabilitation to next-generation exoskeletons.