Papers
20
Total Citations
405
H-Index
10
About
Boon Siew Han is a distinguished robotics researcher whose work sits at the crossroads of soft robotics, intelligent grippers, and human-machine interfaces. His research has made substantial contributions to advancing soft robotic gripper technology, particularly through the integration of 3D printing, smart actuation, and multi-modal sensing. His landmark 2023 paper on artificially innervated smart soft grippers with variable joint stiffness (92 citations) and his comprehensive 2022 review of 3D-printed soft grippers (90 citations) have established him as a leading voice in the field, collectively shaping how researchers approach the design and fabrication of next-generation robotic manipulators. Han's work extends beyond industrial robotics — his 2016 contribution demonstrating wireless brain-machine interface-enabled independent mobility for tetraplegic primates (55 citations) reflects a broader commitment to assistive and rehabilitative technologies. His bioinspiration-focused research further highlights his interest in nature-driven design principles for autonomous manipulation. With ongoing investigations into fiber Bragg grating sensors, cable-driven systems, and machine learning-based joint prediction, Han consistently bridges fundamental engineering with real-world application, cementing his influence across robotics, sensing, and human-centered automation.
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Top Papers
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- 23D Printing of Robotic Soft Grippers: Toward Smart Actuation and Sensing90 citations · 2022
- 3Independent Mobility Achieved through a Wireless Brain-Machine Interface55 citations · 2016
- 4Bioinspiration and Biomimetic Art in Robotic Grippers47 citations · 2023
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- 6Human-aided robotic grasping16 citations · 2012
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