Chien-Liang Mu

Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology

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Chien-Liang Mu is a leading figure in the field of robotic tactile sensing and intelligent grasping, with a particular focus on developing flexible sensor technologies that enhance robotic dexterity. His most-cited work, "Flexible tactile sensor for the grasping control of robot fingers" (2013, 27 citations), addresses a critical challenge in robotics: enabling robots to grasp objects of unknown weight without slippage. Mu’s key contribution lies in designing a novel hybrid sensor that integrates both piezoelectric and piezoresistive transducers, allowing simultaneous detection of dynamic slip events and static pressure. This innovation directly improves the safety and reliability of robotic manipulation, making it highly relevant to industrial automation and prosthetics. Beyond this flagship paper, Mu’s research spans soft robotics, sensor fusion, and human-robot interaction, where his work has been recognized for bridging materials science with practical control systems. His achievements include advancing the state of the art in tactile feedback for adaptive grasping, a foundational capability for next-generation autonomous robots. With a growing citation record and continued influence in the field, Mu’s contributions are essential reading for engineers and researchers working on intelligent robotic hands and haptic interfaces.