Papers
15
Total Citations
1,432
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About
Zuankai Wang is a pioneering researcher in bioinspired soft robotics, advanced functional materials, and tactile sensing technologies. His most significant contribution is the development of a bioinspired multilegged soft millirobot capable of operating in both dry and wet conditions (559 citations), which represents a breakthrough in creating untethered robots that can adapt to harsh environments with high locomotion efficiency. Wang has also made substantial advances in tactile sensing through his finger-inspired rigid-soft hybrid tactile sensor (230 citations), which achieves superior sensitivity at high frequencies by mimicking the human finger's structure. His work on ultra-stretchable, highly adhesive hydrogels (165 citations) has enabled new possibilities for biomedical devices and electronic skins, while his electronic skin research (60 citations) demonstrates high-throughput fabrication of intrinsically stretchable materials for human-machine interfaces. Wang's research portfolio spans from fundamental surface science—including liquid metal dynamics and nature-inspired surface topographies—to applied soft robotics and artificial skins. His work on skin-mimicking multifunctional hydrogels (57 citations) further showcases his ability to integrate multiple properties into single materials. Through his innovative designs that draw inspiration from nature, Wang has established himself as a leading figure in creating soft, adaptive systems that bridge the gap between biological and engineered systems.
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- 4Bioinspired footed soft robot with unidirectional all-terrain mobility122 citations · 2020
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- 7Liquid metal droplets bouncing higher on thicker water layer45 citations · 2023
- 8Nature-inspired surface topography: design and function38 citations · 2019
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- 10Freezing droplet ejection by spring-like elastic pillars28 citations · 2024