Yuxiang Xiao

South China University of Technology, Tsinghua University

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Yuxiang Xiao is a researcher advancing the field of soft robotics and flexible tactile sensing, with a focus on rehabilitation and human-robot interaction. Their most notable contribution is the development of a lightweight soft robotic glove for hand rehabilitation, integrated with whole-hand finger motion tracking and virtual reality. This work, published in 2023 and garnering 21 citations, addresses the critical need for portable, state-monitoring rehabilitation devices, offering a versatile alternative to bulky existing solutions. Xiao’s earlier research includes a flexible slip sensor based on a triboelectric nanogenerator (2018, 10 citations), which enhances dexterous robotic control by enabling tactile slip detection. They have also designed a flexible pressure sensor array with tunable measurement range and high sensitivity (2019, 3 citations), contributing to the development of conformable artificial skin for robots. Collectively, Xiao’s work demonstrates a commitment to creating practical, high-performance wearable and tactile systems that bridge the gap between soft robotics and real-world applications, with potential impacts on medical rehabilitation and advanced robotic manipulation.