Yinfei Zheng

Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University

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Yinfei Zheng is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, bioinspired materials, and wearable human-machine interfaces. His work fundamentally reimagines how hydrogels—typically considered too fragile for mechanical tasks—can be engineered for robust, off-road locomotion. In his highly cited 2022 study, Zheng introduced a "dynamic mortise-and-tenon interlock" mechanism that enables hydrated soft robots to achieve unprecedented terrestrial mobility, mimicking the spatially controlled deformation of natural soft tissues. This breakthrough, garnering 38 citations, demonstrates how ancient joinery principles can solve modern challenges in biomimetic robotics. More recently, Zheng has advanced wearable technology for human-machine interaction, developing multiple flexible ultrasonic patches capable of synchronous gesture recognition and arm joint angle monitoring. His 2025 work addresses the critical limitation of bulky ultrasonic probes, offering a non-invasive, wearable solution for prosthetic control and long-term health monitoring. By seamlessly integrating deep muscle tissue monitoring into flexible form factors, Zheng is bridging the gap between soft robotics and practical assistive technologies. His research not only expands the mechanical capabilities of hydrogels but also paves the way for intuitive, non-invasive interfaces that could transform rehabilitation and human augmentation.