Xinpei Ai

Hanyang University, Chongqing University

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Xinpei Ai is a rising star in soft robotics, whose work is redefining how deformable machines navigate and interact with complex environments. His research focuses on bio-inspired locomotion, soft actuator design, and the integration of sensing systems for autonomous operation. Ai’s most cited paper, *"Crawling Soft Robot Exploiting Wheel-Legs and Multimodal Locomotion for High Terrestrial Maneuverability"* (2023, 39 citations), tackles a fundamental challenge: enabling soft robots to traverse uneven terrain despite the force limitations of their compliant bodies. By introducing a pneumatic robot with wheel-legs and multiple gaits, he demonstrated a leap in maneuverability, offering a new paradigm for terrestrial soft robots. In his subsequent work, *"A Motion‐Sensing Integrated Soft Robot with Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Pipeline Inspection"* (2024, 18 citations), Ai pioneered the integration of triboelectric nanogenerators into soft robots, allowing them to sense motion and environmental contact without external power. This innovation is a critical step toward self-sufficient inspection robots for hazardous, confined spaces. Through these contributions, Ai is not only advancing the fundamental capabilities of soft robotics but also paving the way for practical applications in exploration, infrastructure maintenance, and search-and-rescue operations.