Papers
19
Total Citations
632
H-Index
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About
Tuck-Whye Wong is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, with a particular focus on bioinspired systems, smart actuators, and deep-sea exploration technologies. His work bridges materials science, mechanical engineering, and biomimicry to develop next-generation robotic systems capable of operating in extreme environments where conventional rigid robots fall short. Wong's most celebrated contribution, "Bioinspired soft robots for deep-sea exploration" (2023, 199 citations), established him as a leading voice in ocean robotics, demonstrating how nature-inspired designs can overcome the crushing pressures of the deep sea without relying on heavy metallic housings. His earlier foundational work on untethered soft robotic jellyfish (2018, 98 citations) and artificial muscle-driven robots incorporating reinforcement learning (2018, 77 citations) helped define the field's trajectory toward autonomous, adaptable soft machines. His research on dielectric elastomers and pneumatic bistable actuators further advances actuation performance, balancing force, speed, and compliance. More recently, Wong has expanded into biomedical applications, exploring magnetic liquid metal capsules for gastrointestinal operations. Collectively accumulating nearly 600 citations, his body of work demonstrates remarkable breadth and impact, offering transformative solutions across underwater robotics, smart materials, and minimally invasive medicine.
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- 1Bioinspired soft robots for deep-sea exploration199 citations · 2023
- 2Untethered soft robotic jellyfish98 citations · 2018
- 3A soft artificial muscle driven robot with reinforcement learning77 citations · 2018
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- 7A jelly-like artificial muscle for an untethered underwater robot26 citations · 2024
- 8Jellyfish-Inspired Soft Robot Driven by Pneumatic Bistable Actuators21 citations · 2024
- 9Plasticized electrohydraulic robot autopilots in the deep sea14 citations · 2025
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