Phoebe Cheung

University of British Columbia

Papers

2

Total Citations

27

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About

Phoebe Cheung is at the forefront of soft robotics, pioneering the design and intelligent control of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs). Her research addresses a critical limitation in the field: the inflexibility of traditional SPAs, which are typically built for a single, fixed motion. Cheung’s major contribution is the development of versatile, reconfigurable actuator systems that can perform multiple functions without requiring complete re-fabrication. Her most cited work, a 2024 paper on a "Versatile 3D-Printable Soft Pneumatic Actuator Design," proposes an omni-purpose actuator architecture, enabling a single design to be adapted for diverse tasks—a significant step toward practical, multi-functional soft robots. This work has already garnered 25 citations. In her latest research (2025), Cheung introduces a deep learning method to identify the configuration of variable stiffness layers within zig-zag SPAs, allowing for on-demand trajectory changes. This intelligent approach eliminates the need for structural redesign, promising a new generation of adaptable, "smart" soft robots for applications ranging from medical devices to industrial automation.

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Papers
27
Total Citations
14
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Versatile 3D-Printable Soft Pneumatic Actuator Design for Multi-Functional Applications in Soft Robotics
25 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of British Columbia

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