Shuaiyang Duan

Northeastern University, Eastern University

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Shuaiyang Duan is pioneering the frontier of soft robotics, with a focus on creating entirely electronics-free, bio-inspired systems for underwater and pneumatic applications. His research centers on developing soft actuators and sensors that mimic natural organisms, aiming to replace rigid electronic components with compliant, fluidic alternatives. In a key contribution, Duan introduced a **hydrogel-based self-sensing underwater actuator** (2022, 6 citations), addressing the dual challenge of achieving high dexterity and real-time proprioception in soft, biocompatible robots—a critical step for autonomous underwater exploration. Building on this, his work on **fluidic feedback for soft actuators** (2024, 5 citations) demonstrates a fully pneumatic control system that eliminates conventional electronics, preserving the inherent flexibility and adaptability of soft robots. By replacing rigid valves and circuits with fluidic logic, Duan’s research pushes toward truly soft, autonomous machines. His work is notable for tackling the fundamental trade-off between material softness and functional control, offering a pathway to resilient robots for delicate environments, from deep-sea exploration to biomedical devices. With growing citations, Duan is establishing himself as a rising voice in the quest for lifelike, untethered soft robotics.