Leon Yeong Wei Loh
Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University of Singapore
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Total Citations
68
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About
Leon Yeong Wei Loh is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics and advanced functional materials, with a focus on bio-inspired actuation and intelligent sensing systems. His work bridges the gap between novel metamaterial design and practical wearable technologies. Loh’s most cited paper, “3D Printed Metamaterial Capacitive Sensing Array for Universal Jamming Gripper and Human Joint Wearables” (2021, 48 citations), introduces a breakthrough 6×6 sensor array that decouples normal force and stretch stimuli—a long-standing challenge in soft robotics. This innovation enables precise tactile sensing for adaptive grippers and human motion monitoring. His earlier work, “Bio-Inspired Soft Swim Bladders of Large Volume Change Using Dual Dielectric Elastomer Membranes” (2020, 20 citations), addresses critical limitations in underwater robots by mimicking natural swim bladders, achieving silent, rapid, and large-volume buoyancy control. Loh’s contributions are notable for their interdisciplinary impact, advancing both soft gripper technology and bio-robotic locomotion. With growing citation influence, his research continues to shape the future of deformable electronics and autonomous soft systems.
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