Xiaowen Cheng

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Xiaowen Cheng is a leading researcher at the intersection of nanotechnology, energy harvesting, and intelligent robotics, with a primary focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and self-powered electronic skin. Their most influential work, the 2019 paper "Bioinspired Triboelectric Nanogenerators as Self‐Powered Electronic Skin for Robotic Tactile Sensing," has garnered 384 citations, marking a significant contribution to the field. In this landmark study, Cheng and colleagues introduced a novel approach by replicating the surface morphology of natural plants to create highly sensitive, bioinspired TENGs. This innovation enabled the development of self-powered e-skin sensors capable of mimicking human tactile perception, dramatically advancing robotic sensing without the need for external batteries. The work was further highlighted in a 2020 cover article in *Advanced Functional Materials*, underscoring its impact on the scientific community. By merging biomimicry with nanogenerator technology, Cheng has paved the way for more autonomous, energy-efficient robots and human–machine interfaces, establishing themselves as a key innovator in sustainable, self-powered sensing systems.

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1. 1
   Bioinspired Triboelectric Nanogenerators as Self‐Powered Electronic Skin for Robotic Tactile Sensing

   384 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Bioinspired Triboelectric Nanogenerators: Bioinspired Triboelectric Nanogenerators as Self‐Powered Electronic Skin for Robotic Tactile Sensing (Adv. Funct. Mater. 6/2020)

   15 citations · 2020

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