Papers
26
Total Citations
399
H-Index
11
About
Houde Dai is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans soft robotics, electromagnetic tracking, magnetic sensing, and autonomous robotic systems. His most celebrated contribution lies in the development of advanced magnetic soft robots, most notably his work on liquid-metal magnetic soft robots with reprogrammable magnetization and stiffness (2022, 93 citations), which opened new frontiers in biomedical applications including drug delivery, cell manipulation, and minimally invasive intervention. Complementing this, his shape-programmable magnetic pixel soft robot further demonstrated sophisticated control over programmable morphology. Dai has also made significant strides in electromagnetic and permanent magnet tracking systems, developing a novel 5D wireless electromagnetic tracking framework and innovative magnet-based methods for lung tumor tracking during radiotherapy, underscoring his commitment to clinically relevant engineering solutions. His contributions extend into autonomous robotics, including LIDAR calibration techniques and laser-based human-following systems, as well as high-precision 6D pose tracking and flexible force sensing. With over 300 cumulative citations across his top works, Dai's research consistently bridges advanced sensing technologies with real-world robotic and medical applications, establishing him as an emerging authority in intelligent sensing and magnetically actuated robotic systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2An Improved Calibration Method for a Rotating 2D LIDAR System48 citations · 2018
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- 5Laser-Based Side-by-Side Following for Human-Following Robots19 citations · 2021
- 6Shape programmable magnetic pixel soft robot17 citations · 2022
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- 9Adaptively Adjusted EKF-Based Magnet Tracking Method for Fast-Moving Object11 citations · 2023
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