Junhui Zhang
Zhejiang University, University of Bath, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
Papers
28
Total Citations
668
H-Index
12
About
Junhui Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-robot interaction, and advanced manufacturing, whose work has significantly shaped how machines safely collaborate with and assist humans. His most influential contribution, "Soft Actuators and Robotic Devices for Rehabilitation and Assistance" (2021, 189 citations), established him as a leading voice in soft robotics, demonstrating how compliant, adaptable systems can outperform rigid counterparts in sensitive human-facing applications. Zhang has also made substantial strides in wearable sensing and gesture recognition, developing innovative systems—including the WristCam wearable sensor (85 citations) and flexible robot skin (82 citations)—that enable intuitive, natural human-robot communication in smart homes and industrial environments. Beyond interaction technologies, his research extends into hydraulic quadruped robotics, where he applies topology optimization and bionic design principles to engineer lightweight, high-performance robotic limbs. More recently, his exploration of 4D printing with tunable shape-memory polymers reflects a growing interest in programmable materials. With a cumulative citation record exceeding 540 references, Zhang's interdisciplinary contributions continue to influence rehabilitation engineering, collaborative robotics, and intelligent manufacturing worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1Soft Actuators and Robotic Devices for Rehabilitation and Assistance189 citations · 2021
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- 8Soft Controllable Carbon Fibre-based Piezoresistive Self-Sensing Actuators22 citations · 2020
- 9Overview of structure and drive for wheel-legged robots21 citations · 2024
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