Yang Deng

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

102

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About

Yang Deng is a rising leader in the field of soft electronics and robotics, with a research focus on stretchable sensors, mechanical meta-structures, and bio-inspired robotic systems. His most cited work introduces a low-hysteresis, pressure-insensitive, and transparent capacitive strain sensor (69 citations), which addresses a critical gap in wearable technology by prioritizing robustness and reliability—such as low hysteresis and long-term stability—over mere stretchability, making it ideal for precise human activity monitoring. Deng further advanced the field with his work on vertical serpentine interconnects (32 citations), enabling stretchable and curved electronics that bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and practical wearable and biomedical applications. Most recently, he has pioneered the use of auxetic meta-structures in soft robotics with the ADAMBOT (2025), a novel locomotive robot that leverages active deformability—a largely unexplored concept—to achieve unprecedented motion capabilities. By integrating rigid boxes with elastic joints, Deng’s work demonstrates how mechanical design can unlock new functionalities in soft robotics. His contributions are shaping the future of reliable, high-performance wearable devices and adaptive robotic systems.