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Zhehe Yao is an emerging researcher specializing in flexible tactile sensing technologies, with a particular focus on capacitive sensor design, electronic skin, and robotic manipulation. His work addresses a critical challenge in modern robotics and human-machine interaction: developing pressure sensors that combine high sensitivity with broad measurement range and mechanical robustness. Yao's most significant contributions center on advancing three-axis tactile sensing arrays capable of simultaneously detecting normal and shear forces — capabilities essential for dexterous robotic manipulation. His innovative use of micro-structured porous dielectric layers has proven especially impactful, enabling sensors that achieve both enhanced sensitivity and durability. These designs have direct applications in electronic skin systems that can detect dynamic human motions with precision. A notable thread throughout his research is the pursuit of fabrication simplicity without sacrificing performance, as demonstrated in his work on straightforward manufacturing approaches for high-sensitivity sensing arrays. His 2024 contribution on incipient slip detection represents a meaningful step toward robots capable of intelligent, adaptive grasping. With approximately 27 cumulative citations across just a few years of publication, Yao's trajectory suggests a promising career at the intersection of soft robotics, materials engineering, and intelligent sensing systems.