Yuanhao Wu
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Yuanhao Wu is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of kirigami-inspired engineering, a field that bridges ancient paper-cutting art with modern robotics and compliant mechanisms. His work focuses on trans-dimensional kirigami, where 2D cuts and folds enable transformative 3D structures with unprecedented mechanical properties. Wu’s major contribution lies in systematizing kirigami as a design strategy for multifunctional robots, demonstrating how simple geometric cuts can create complex, reconfigurable systems that bend, twist, and expand on demand. His most-cited paper, "A Review of Trans‐Dimensional Kirigami: From Compliant Mechanism to Multifunctional Robot" (2025, 3 citations), serves as a foundational synthesis of the field, mapping its evolution from artistic craft to engineering tool. While early in his citation trajectory, this work has already established Wu as a key voice in soft robotics and morphing structures. His research holds promise for applications in deployable space structures, biomedical devices, and adaptive grippers. By reimagining kirigami as a programmable architecture, Wu is shaping a new paradigm where art and mechanics converge to build the next generation of intelligent, shape-shifting machines.
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