Harrison Nguyen

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Harrison Nguyen is a robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of soft robotics, tactile sensing, and prosthetic technology. His research focuses on developing intelligent, biomimetic systems that enhance the functionality and comfort of upper limb prostheses, with a particular emphasis on enabling soft robotic fingers to perceive and interact with their environment in human-like ways. Nguyen's most influential contributions center on texture discrimination using soft biomimetic fingers integrated with flexible tactile sensor arrays. His 2019 papers on this topic — together accumulating over 30 citations — demonstrated that fabric-based tactile sensors embedded in compliant robotic fingers can successfully distinguish between varied surface textures, a capability with profound implications for restoring sensory feedback in prosthetic hands. This work advanced both the technical design of soft robotic sensing systems and their practical application in real-world prosthetic contexts. Beyond sensing, Nguyen has also tackled the persistent problem of prosthetic socket comfort, proposing an adaptive socket system using smart polymer actuators to improve fit on residual limbs. His body of work reflects a holistic approach to prosthetics research — addressing both dexterity and user comfort — making him a notable emerging contributor to assistive and rehabilitation robotics.