Qingsong Lai

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Total Citations

165

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Qingsong Lai is a leading figure in the field of flexible electronics and energy harvesting, with a primary focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and self-powered tactile sensing systems. His most impactful work, the 2018 paper "Fully Elastic and Metal‐Free Tactile Sensors for Detecting both Normal and Tangential Forces Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators," has garnered 165 citations, marking a significant advance in haptic technology. In this study, Lai addressed a critical gap in tactile sensing by developing a fully elastic, metal-free sensor capable of simultaneously detecting both normal and tangential forces—a fundamental capability for mimicking human touch that had been largely overlooked. By employing a single-electrode TENG design, his sensor achieved high sensitivity and mechanical robustness without metallic components, paving the way for applications in prosthetics, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces. This work not only demonstrated a novel approach to multimodal force detection but also highlighted the potential of triboelectric devices as sustainable, self-powered sensors. Lai’s contributions continue to inspire innovations in wearable electronics and intelligent sensing systems, establishing him as a key innovator in the intersection of materials science and energy technology.