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Jiajia Shao is a leading innovator in the field of self-powered sensing systems and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), with a focus on creating next-generation haptic and motion-sensing technologies for robotics and personalized healthcare. Her most impactful work includes the development of a self-powered angle sensor achieving nanoradian-level resolution, a breakthrough for precise motion measurement in robotic arms and rehabilitation devices, which has garnered 170 citations. Shao has also pioneered fully elastic, metal-free tactile sensors capable of detecting both normal and tangential forces—a critical advancement for simulating human touch, cited 165 times. Her bioinspired soft electroreceptors, inspired by shark electroreception, enable artificial precontact somatosensation, allowing devices to sense objects before physical touch (138 citations). Additionally, she has contributed to ultrathin, stretchable on-skin TENGs for wearable electronics (126 citations) and self-powered microfluidic systems for droplet control. With over 600 total citations across her top papers, Shao’s work is foundational for the development of autonomous, energy-autonomous sensors that bridge the gap between human interaction and robotic precision.