Xinyi Lai

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Total Citations

171

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Xinyi Lai is a pioneering researcher in the field of tactile sensor technology, with a primary focus on developing flexible, wireless magnetic tactile sensors for advanced human-robot interaction and robotic manipulation. Her major contributions center on achieving super-resolution tactile sensing over large areas, addressing a critical bottleneck in the widespread adoption of high-resolution tactile skins. Lai’s most-cited work, "Wireless Flexible Magnetic Tactile Sensor with Super-Resolution in Large-Areas" (2022, 118 citations), demonstrates a breakthrough in enhancing perception capabilities, enabling robots to perform delicate object manipulation and intuitive human-machine interactions. Her subsequent research, "Large-area magnetic skin for multi-point and multi-scale tactile sensing with super-resolution" (2024, 50 citations), further expands this concept, introducing a scalable magnetic skin that can simultaneously detect multiple contact points across varying scales. This work has been recognized for its potential to revolutionize applications from prosthetics to industrial automation. With over 170 total citations, Lai’s innovations are shaping the future of tactile sensing, making her a notable figure in the intersection of materials science, robotics, and sensor engineering.