Yiduo Yang

North Carolina State University, Wilson College

Papers

Total Citations

159

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About

Yiduo Yang is a rising star in soft robotics and wearable technology, whose work bridges bio-inspiration and advanced material design to create machines that are both agile and practical. His research centers on developing novel actuators and locomotion strategies for soft robots, with a particular focus on achieving high-speed, animal-like movement—a long-standing challenge in the field. Yang’s major contributions include the design of a spiral-shaped soft robot inspired by the Archimedean spiral, capable of fast, untethered motion (47 citations), and a cheetah-inspired piezoelectric robot that mimics galloping gaits for rapid, flippable locomotion (38 citations). He also co-authored a comprehensive overview of wearable actuators (70 citations), establishing a foundational resource for the integration of soft, skin-conformable devices into everyday life. More recently, he has explored origami-inspired electrostatic actuators to simplify assembly and enhance robotic mobility. With over 150 total citations in just a few years, Yang’s work is already shaping the next generation of soft, fast-moving robots and wearable systems, making him a key figure to watch in the field.