Papers
14
Total Citations
337
H-Index
8
About
Yongkang Jiang is a robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and programmable mechanical systems. His most influential contribution — "Chain-Like Granular Jamming" (2018, 123 citations) — introduced a novel stiffness-programmable mechanism enabling soft robots to dynamically adapt their rigidity, a breakthrough with broad implications for human-robot interaction. Building on this foundation, Jiang has made significant strides in wearable rehabilitation technology, developing innovative soft robotic gloves that address critical limitations in existing devices, including multi-degree-of-freedom finger motion and simplified fabrication methods, collectively accumulating nearly 70 citations. His research extends to bio-inspired locomotion, demonstrated through a multimodal pipe-climbing robot leveraging origami clutches and soft modular legs. More recently, Jiang has explored bistable actuator systems — drawing inspiration from nature's fast-release mechanisms — producing tunable, reprogrammable structures applicable to advanced grasping and universal robotics (56 combined citations). His portfolio further encompasses orthopedic surgical robotics, pneumatic clutch systems with integrated feedback, and fabric-based assistive actuators, reflecting a researcher committed to translating fundamental mechanical innovation into practical, human-centered robotic solutions.
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- 2Multimodal pipe-climbing robot with origami clutches and soft modular legs40 citations · 2019
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- 6Ultra-tunable bistable structures for universal robotic applications27 citations · 2023
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- 8All-Fabric Bi-directional Actuators for Multi-joint Assistance of Upper Limb10 citations · 2023
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