Papers
9
Total Citations
261
H-Index
8
About
Xintian Tang is a leading figure in the field of soft robotics, with a focused expertise in the development and application of twisted and coiled actuators (TCAs) and artificial muscles. Tang’s major contribution lies in pioneering the use of nylon-based twisted artificial muscles to create lightweight, multi-motion robots that bridge the gap between soft compliance and structural load capacity. Notably, Tang designed a soft crawling robot driven by a single TCA (80 citations) and a general soft robot module (56 citations), establishing foundational building blocks for the field. Tang further advanced the state of the art by integrating self-sensing capabilities into these artificial muscles, enabling a bionic soft hexapod to achieve complex, multi-motion gaits. To address the challenge of sensing in soft systems, Tang developed novel coiled conductive polymer fiber sensors, introducing a differential sensing method for multidimensional angle measurement. This work on soft sensors and actuators culminated in the creation of a lightweight, multi-motion crawling tensegrity robot, demonstrating a unique combination of strength and flexibility. With over 260 citations across key publications, Tang’s research is instrumental in moving soft robotics from simple prototypes toward practical, load-bearing locomotion systems.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A soft crawling robot driven by single twisted and coiled actuator80 citations · 2019
- 2A general soft robot module driven by twisted and coiled actuators56 citations · 2019
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- 5Coiled Conductive Polymer Fiber Used in Soft Manipulator as Sensor24 citations · 2018
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- 9A new robot SMA bearing's gripper2 citations · 2002