Papers
17
Total Citations
198
H-Index
9
About
Hao Liu is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a particular focus on advanced actuation mechanisms, wearable robotic systems, and additive manufacturing technologies. His work centers on bridging the gap between biological inspiration and engineering reality, developing innovative actuators that combine the compliance of pneumatic systems with the precision and force output of tendon-driven approaches. Liu's dual-mode and pneumatic-tendon coupled actuators represent significant breakthroughs in soft robotic hand and glove design, addressing longstanding trade-offs between dexterity, comfort, and controllability. His contributions extend to locomotion robotics, demonstrated through an untethered soft robotic dog capable of standing and fast trotting on resilient, jointless legs — a notable achievement in a field where powering and controlling untethered platforms remains deeply challenging. His exploration of novel fabrication methods, including braided flat-tube artificial muscles and pneumatic torsion strip morphing, highlights a commitment to accessible, manufacturable solutions. With publications accumulating over 170 citations since 2021 — including a highly influential 2025 review on 3D and 4D printing in soft robotics — Liu's research is rapidly shaping the future of compliant, human-centered robotic systems and smart material applications.
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Top Papers
- 1Advances in 3D and 4D Printing of Soft Robotics and Their Applications39 citations · 2025
- 2A Dual-Mode Actuator for Soft Robotic Hand30 citations · 2021
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- 7Untethered Soft Rolling Robot Based on Pneumatic-Tendon Coupled Actuation11 citations · 2024
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- 9From Skin Movement to Wearable Robotics: The Case of Robotic Gloves11 citations · 2024
- 10Shape morphing of soft robotics by pneumatic torsion strip braiding9 citations · 2025