Gangqiang Tang
Papers
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Total Citations
127
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About
Gangqiang Tang is a leading researcher in soft robotics and bio-inspired actuation, whose work bridges materials science and mechanical design to create intelligent, multi-responsive systems. His major contributions span moisture-driven actuators, multi-modal locomotion, and dexterous manipulation, with a focus on programmable, environmentally friendly materials. Tang’s most-cited paper, “Nafion/polyimide based programmable moisture-driven actuators for functional structures and robots” (2023, 27 citations), demonstrates his pioneering work in using ionic polymers for responsive structures. He also developed the “Blue Hand” (2023, 15 citations), a novel soft anthropomorphic hand based on a pneumatic series-parallel mechanism, showcasing highly dexterous, task-dependent manipulation. His research on the “Tumro” jumping robot (2024, 11 citations), inspired by beetle biomechanics, and a snake-scale-inspired crawling robot (2024, 11 citations), highlights his ability to integrate multimodal motion for complex terrains. Tang’s dual-responsive actuators, such as the Nafion/carbon nanotube-based system (2024, 10 citations), emphasize sustainability and robustness. With over 100 citations across his top works, Tang’s innovations in soft robotics—from tactile sensing to geomagnetic navigation—are shaping the future of adaptive, bio-inspired machines, making him a key figure in advancing robotic versatility and real-world applicability.
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- 8A Single-Joint Worm-like Robot Inspired by Geomagnetic Navigation8 citations · 2022
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