RESEARCH

Design of the joint of an advanced

adaptive Tendon- Actuated robot manipulator

Focusing on building a lever arm amplification joint to improve torque output for tendon-driven robotic arms in space applications.
Optimized lightweight components and conducted kinematic analysis for precise control.
Prototyped and validated the robotic arm, succeeding in high adjustability and reliable performance across varying joint angles.
Research directed as my undergraduate thesis.

Sun Yat-sen University

ShenZhen, CN

Advisor: Prof. Deshan Meng

11/2023 ~ 05/2024

Enhancing Grasping Diversity with a Pinch-Suction and

Soft-Rigid Hybrid Multimodal Gripper

Sun Yat-sen University

ShenZhen, CN

Advisor: Prof. Jianing Wu, Prof. Jinxiu Zhang

04/2023 ~ 04/2024

Designed a soft-rigid hybrid gripper with multiple manipulation modes, enabling effective handling of objects of varying sizes and weights.
Integrated gripping and suction mechanisms to increase stability and controllability during object manipulation.
Facilitated tasks such as strong gripping, gentle gripping, and adaptable suction through multimodal functionality.
Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Robotics.

Yuwen Zhao, Jiaqi Zhu, Jie Zhang, Siyuan Zhang, Yimu Liu, Jianing Wu, Zhigang Wu, Jinxiu Zhang. Enhancing Grasping Diversity with a Pinch-Suction and Soft-Rigid Hybrid Multimodal Gripper. Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Robotics.

Synergizing Structural Stiffness Regulation with Compliance Contact Stiffness: Bioinspired Soft Stimuli-Responsive Metamaterials Design for Soft Machines

Adv Eng Mater - 2024 - Ma - Synergizing Structural Stiffness Regulation with Compliance Contact Stiffness Bioinspired Soft.pdf

Sun Yat-sen University

ShenZhen, CN

Advisor: Prof. Jianing Wu, Prof. Jinxiu Zhang

06/2023 ~ 01/2024

Built a composite structure combining soft materials and stimuli-responsive materials for dynamic stiffness control in soft robotics.
Prototyped a gripper by using elastomer and shape memory alloys, integrating stiffness control programming.
Evaluated stiffness performance and stress-strain behavior across different states.
Explored applications in adaptive grippers and wearable devices.

Ke Ma, Jie Zhang, Ruotong Sun, Binhan Chang, Siyuan Zhang, Xiaojun Wang, Jianing Wu, Jinxiu Zhang. Synergizing Structural Stiffness Regulation with Compliance Contact Stiffness: Bioinspired Soft Stimuli-Responsive Metamaterials Design for Soft Machines. Advanced Engineering Materials. DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400461.

Transporting Dispersed Granules by a Soft Gripper:

Physical Intelligence Inspired by an Elephant Trunk

Sun Yat-sen University

ShenZhen, CN

Advisor: Prof. Jianing Wu, Prof. Jinxiu Zhang

05/2022 ~ 06/2023

Designed and prototyped a soft pneumatic gripper inspired by elephant trunk mechanics for efficient handling of dispersed granules.
Optimized critical actuation pressures, lifting speeds, and heights to achieve a 90%+ success rate and reduce operation time by ~50%.
Utilized ANSYS for performance simulation and SOLIDWORKS for iterative design improvements.

Advanced Intelligent Systems - 2023 - Zhao - Transporting Dispersed Cylindrical Granules An Intelligent Strategy Inspired by an Elephant Trunk.pdf

Yuwen Zhao, Jie Zhang, Siyuan Zhang, Peng Zhang, Guixin Dong, Jianing Wu, Jinxiu Zhang. Transporting Dispersed Granules by a Soft Gripper: Physical Intelligence Inspired by an Elephant Trunk. Advanced Intelligent Systems. DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202300182.

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