Zuoping Xiong

Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China

Papers

Total Citations

581

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About

Zuoping Xiong is a leading innovator in flexible tactile sensing and biomimetic human–machine interfaces. Their research centers on developing high-performance tactile sensor systems that replicate the nuanced sense of touch, with a particular focus on dielectric layer engineering and stick-slip sensing strategies. Xiong’s most influential work, “Flexible Capacitive Tactile Sensor Based on Micropatterned Dielectric Layer” (2016), has garnered over 500 citations for its pioneering use of bionic microstructures inspired by lotus leaves, dramatically enhancing sensor sensitivity and flexibility. This foundational contribution has become a benchmark in the field. More recently, Xiong advanced the state of the art with a multifunctional biomimetic tactile system (2022, 80 citations) that introduces a stick-slip sensing strategy, enabling detection of sliding friction—a critical capability previously missing from tactile interfaces. This breakthrough significantly improves the accuracy and scope of interactions for dexterous robotic hands and smart environments. By merging biological inspiration with practical sensor design, Xiong’s work continues to shape the future of soft robotics, wearable electronics, and immersive human–machine interaction.