Xingbei Wang

Nanyang Technological University, Beijing Institute of Technology

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Xingbei Wang is at the forefront of soft robotics and wearable electronics, pioneering the development of advanced materials that bridge the gap between biological systems and engineered devices. Their research focuses on creating flexible, deformable actuators and piezoelectric fibers that can seamlessly integrate with the human body. Wang’s major contributions include the design of spirally deformable soft actuators based on highly oriented carbon nanotube films, which mimic the natural helical movements of plant tendrils—a breakthrough for biomimetic robotics and medical devices. Their work on piezoelectric fibers has opened new pathways for self-powered, flexible electronics used in medical diagnosis, neural interfaces, and fabric-based computation. With papers accumulating over 50 citations, Wang’s innovations are shaping the future of wearable tech and robot-in-medicine applications. Notably, their 2023 study on piezoelectric fibers has already garnered 33 citations, reflecting its immediate impact. By enabling materials that bend, twist, and generate power, Wang is redefining what soft, wearable systems can achieve in healthcare and beyond.