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Zhe Su is a leading researcher in tactile sensing and robotic manipulation, whose work bridges the gap between human-inspired perception and machine dexterity. Her key research areas include biomimetic tactile sensing, force estimation, slip detection, and active touch for object characterization. Su’s major contributions are exemplified by her highly cited review, “A Review of Tactile Information: Perception and Action Through Touch” (2020, 312 citations), which provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how tactile data enables robots to interact with their environments. She developed innovative algorithms for force estimation and slip detection/classification using biomimetic tactile sensors, as detailed in her 2015 paper (215 citations), which also introduced a grip force controller that enhances robotic grip stability. Her earlier work (2012, 116 citations) demonstrated how robots can use tactile feedback to perform exploratory movements and characterize object compliance, mimicking human strategies. Su’s research has profound implications for prosthetics, industrial automation, and human-robot interaction, with her methods enabling more nuanced and adaptive robotic touch. Her achievements establish her as a pivotal figure in advancing tactile intelligence, making her work essential for students and researchers seeking to understand the future of sensorimotor robotics.