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Dr. Ping Cai’s research lies at the critical intersection of wearable sensing, biomechanics, and robotic perception, with a focus on enabling natural human-machine interaction. A central contribution is her pioneering work on plantar pressure sensing for gait analysis. Her highly cited 2016 paper (22 citations) introduces a novel configuration of plantar pressure sensing cells for wearable measurement of center of pressure (COP) coordinates. This work is foundational for developing smart insoles that capture natural gait outside the lab, directly supporting applications in rehabilitation, sports science, and the control of walking-assist exoskeletons. Earlier, Dr. Cai advanced robotic perception through her 2010 study on ultrasonic distance measurement, where she tackled the fundamental challenge of range resolution using single-bit cross-correlation. This work improved robots’ ability to distinguish multiple targets, a key capability for autonomous navigation. By bridging the gap between precise biomechanical sensing and robust robotic sensing, Dr. Cai’s research has shaped how wearable technologies can measure and interpret human movement, with lasting impact on assistive robotics and clinical gait analysis.
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