Yongzhou Long
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Total Citations
205
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About
Yongzhou Long is a rising researcher in soft robotics, specializing in bioinspired actuation, pneumatic systems, and hybrid rigid-soft structures. His work centers on overcoming the limitations of conventional soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs)—namely, low stiffness and limited force output—by integrating lightweight fabrics, elastic beams, and origami-inspired designs. Long’s most-cited paper (2023, 118 citations) introduces a soft, fabric-based actuator that achieves powerful, high-range pneumatic motion while remaining lightweight and compliant. He further advances the field with a rigid-soft hybrid origami actuator (55 citations) that enables controllable, versatile motion and variable stiffness, bridging the gap between soft adaptability and load-bearing capability. His contributions extend to non-electrical pneumatic oscillators for high-frequency locomotion, vacuum-driven grippers with bioinspired elastic spines, and multidirectional pneumatic jumpers that combine compliance with powerful jumping. With over 200 cumulative citations, Long’s research is shaping next-generation robots for extreme environments and unstructured terrains, demonstrating that soft systems can achieve both compliance and performance. His work is particularly notable for its practical, application-driven approach, offering scalable solutions for robotics in agriculture, search-and-rescue, and space exploration.
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- 1Soft and lightweight fabric enables powerful and high-range pneumatic actuation118 citations · 2023
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