Chelsea Shan Xian Ng

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Chelsea Shan Xian Ng is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, miniature machines, and extraterrestrial exploration. Her work focuses on designing and controlling untethered, shape-programmable robots at micro- to centimeter scales, with a particular emphasis on locomotion and adaptability in extreme environments. Ng’s most influential contribution is her 2020 paper, “Locomotion of Miniature Soft Robots,” which has garnered 196 citations and provides a foundational framework for understanding how smart materials can be actuated by external stimuli to achieve mobility. She has also advanced the field of space robotics through her 2021 and 2023 studies on untethered soft robots for planetary exploration, proposing that these highly dexterous, robust machines could navigate challenging extraterrestrial terrains. In her critical review of shape-programmable magnetic miniature robots, she further synthesized key design principles for reconfigurable systems. With a citation count exceeding 230, Ng’s work is shaping the future of autonomous soft robots, from biomedical applications to space missions, making her a leading voice in next-generation robotic systems.