Jihong Rao

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Jihong Rao is a leading researcher in the field of self-powered flexible electronics, with a primary focus on tactile sensing systems and triboelectric nanogenerators. His most impactful contribution is the development of a groundbreaking tactile electronic skin capable of simultaneously detecting and distinguishing between temperature and pressure stimuli. Published in 2020, this work has garnered 141 citations, highlighting its significance in advancing biomimetic sensing for applications in medical care, prosthetics, and robotics. Rao’s research addresses a critical challenge in electronic skin technology—enabling multimodal sensing without external power sources. His 2019 review on self-powered skin sensors (41 citations) further solidified his expertise, providing a comprehensive overview of sustainable, battery-free sensing solutions that promise to revolutionize wearable health monitoring and human-machine interfaces. By eliminating the need for energy-supply components, Rao’s innovations pave the way for truly autonomous and long-lasting sensory systems. His work stands at the intersection of materials science, energy harvesting, and soft electronics, offering transformative potential for next-generation smart prosthetics and robotic systems.