Kaipeng Ji

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Total Citations

100

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About

Kaipeng Ji is a leading researcher in flexible electronics and soft robotics, with a primary focus on advanced tactile sensing systems. His most impactful work centers on the development of split-type magnetic soft tactile sensors that achieve unprecedented three-dimensional force decoupling, drawing inspiration from biological sensory organs like human skin and fish lateral lines. This breakthrough, published in *Advanced Materials* (2023), has garnered 93 citations, demonstrating its significance in the field. Ji’s major contribution lies in elegantly solving the longstanding challenge of decoupling arbitrary 3D forces using a centripetally magnetized film’s magnetic field signals, enabling sensors that combine high sensitivity with robust mechanical protection. His work has opened new pathways for human-machine interfaces, prosthetics, and soft robotics. The 2024 follow-up publication further refined this design, showcasing the system’s versatility. By mimicking nature’s layered sensory structures, Ji has created tactile sensors that not only perceive complex forces but also withstand frequent mechanical contact—a critical step toward truly lifelike artificial skin. His research continues to push the boundaries of how soft materials can replicate the nuanced perception of living organisms.