Mengying Xie
Ritsumeikan University, Tianjin University, University of Auckland
Papers
11
Total Citations
776
H-Index
8
About
Mengying Xie is a leading researcher in flexible sensing technologies and soft robotics, whose work sits at the intersection of materials science, robotics, and human-machine interaction. Her research focuses on developing advanced flexible multifunctional sensors for wearable devices and robotic systems, with particular emphasis on tactile perception, variable stiffness mechanisms, and multi-material 3D printing. Her highly cited 2019 review on flexible multifunctional sensors (323 citations) established her as a prominent voice in the field, comprehensively mapping the state-of-the-art in wearable and robotic sensing. Building on this foundation, Xie has made significant contributions to self-powered triboelectric sensors, nanoscale temperature-pressure tactile systems, and soft robotic grippers capable of material recognition — work that has collectively garnered hundreds of citations. Her innovative integration of carbon nanotube composites, nanowire-based sensors, and ionogel materials reflects a sophisticated materials-driven approach to solving real-world robotics challenges. Notably, her exploration of variable stiffness soft grippers and 3D-printed multi-degree-of-freedom robotic fingers demonstrates a commitment to bridging fundamental sensor design with practical manipulation applications. Xie's growing body of work continues to push boundaries in intelligent soft robotics and next-generation wearable sensing.
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Top Papers
- 1Flexible Multifunctional Sensors for Wearable and Robotic Applications323 citations · 2019
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- 6A Variable Stiffness Soft Gripper Based on Rotational Layer Jamming30 citations · 2023
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- 8A 3D printed Two DoF Soft Robotic Finger With Variable Stiffness12 citations · 2018
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