Shujia Jiang

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Shujia Jiang is a pioneering researcher in robotic manipulation, with a focus on multifingered robotic hands and tactile sensing. Their work centers on enabling dexterous, human-like manipulation through the integration of custom tactile sensors and coordinated motion control. In their highly cited 2002 study, Jiang developed capacitive tactile sensors for the HKUST robotic hand, capable of measuring contact position, force, and the principal curvature direction—a critical step for precise object handling. This hardware was paired with a 2003 paper proposing a coordinated motion generation scheme that uses tactile feedback to determine contact velocities during rolling manipulation, solving a key challenge in dextrous control. Though their citation counts (14 and 12) reflect a specialized, foundational impact, these contributions are instrumental in advancing robotic hands from simple grasping to adaptive, sensor-driven manipulation. Jiang’s work remains a touchstone for researchers exploring tactile feedback in robotics, bridging sensor design and control theory to create more responsive, intelligent robotic systems.