Papers
12
Total Citations
2,442
H-Index
11
About
Yingwu Luo is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of soft robotics, electroactive materials, and dielectric elastomer actuators. His work has fundamentally advanced the design and capabilities of biologically inspired soft machines, earning him widespread recognition across the robotics and materials science communities. Luo's most celebrated contributions include landmark studies on deep-sea soft robotics — his 2021 paper "Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench" has garnered over 1,100 citations, demonstrating that soft robotic systems can operate under extreme environmental conditions. His 2017 "Fast-moving soft electronic fish" paper (862 citations) similarly showcased how stimuli-responsive materials enable unprecedented mobility and adaptability in untethered robots. Beyond complete robotic systems, Luo has made significant material-level contributions, developing anisotropic dielectric elastomers, low-voltage actuators, and dynamically programmable covalent polymer networks. His 2020 work on light-triggered topological programmability introduced new design freedom in smart material systems. Collectively, his research addresses core challenges in soft robotics — achieving large deformation, low operating voltage, and autonomous functionality — making his findings essential reading for students and researchers working at the intersection of materials engineering, biomimetics, and next-generation robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench1,134 citations · 2021
- 2Fast-moving soft electronic fish862 citations · 2017
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- 4Anisotropic electroactive elastomer for highly maneuverable soft robotics68 citations · 2020
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- 8Dielectric Polymer with Designable Large Motion under Low Electric Field37 citations · 2022
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