Andrew Barnabas Wong

National University of Singapore, University of Auckland

Papers

Total Citations

144

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About

Andrew Barnabas Wong is a leading researcher at the intersection of neuromorphic engineering and soft robotics, pioneering systems that blur the line between biological and artificial perception. His most influential work, the "Artificial Tactile Perceptual Neuron" (93 citations), introduces a groundbreaking neural system that mimics the brain’s ability to process touch, pressure, and even pain—a critical step toward lifelike prosthetic skin and intelligent human-robot interaction. This multifunctional platform demonstrates how artificial neurons can decode complex tactile stimuli, offering a blueprint for next-generation sensory hardware. Earlier, Wong developed a "Soft Pneumatic Bending Actuator" (51 citations) that integrates carbon nanotube displacement sensors directly into compliant silicone structures. This innovation solved a key challenge in soft robotics: achieving precise, real-time feedback without sacrificing flexibility. By embedding sensing into actuation, his work enables safer, more adaptive robots for biomedical and collaborative applications. With a citation trajectory reflecting growing demand for bio-inspired systems, Wong’s contributions are shaping how machines learn to feel—bridging material science, neuroscience, and robotics to create truly perceptive artificial systems.