Publications
Explore our research in human–robot interaction, assistive and wearable robotics, and intelligent robotic materials and structures. The papers below connect sensing, learning and control with the physical design of adaptive robots. Follow the publication links for full details.
2026
76. Y. Chen, X. Yang, J. Li, T. Chen, Y. Wang*, “Suture-Inspired Interlocking Metamaterials for Energy-Efficient Morphing.”
Advanced Functional Materials, e78343 (2026). Paper
75. C. Jiao, J. Bian, J. Li, Y. Wang, X. Qiu, “Transition of snap-through and snap-back bistability in curvature-discontinuous thin shells.”
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 106782 (2026). Paper
74. Y. Wang, Y. Liu, K. Wu, X. Zhang, H. Xing, S. Zhang, C. Linghu, Y. Wang, X. Li, H. Gao, “Programming fracture resistance in metamaterials via elastic instabilities.”
Nature 655, 1167–1173 (2026). Paper
73. J. Pan, T. Chen, J. Li, Y. Wang*, “Muscle coactivation-inspired stiffness-driven control strategy for antagonistic soft robots.”
Science Advances 12, eaeg3346 (2026). Paper
72. M. Liu*, W. Mao, Y. Zhao, Q. Xu, Y. Gan, Y. Wang*, K. J. Hsia*, “Rate dependence in granular matter with application to tunable metamaterials.”
Matter, 9(3), (2026). Paper
71. J. Wu, Z. Meng, P. Li, Y. Xia, Y. Wang*, M. Kadic, F. Yang*, “Cellular materials with tunable bistability integrating prominent soft and stiff properties.”
Materials Horizons. 13, 3001-3012 (2026). Paper
2025
70. B. Niu, J. Li, Y. Wang, “A Simplified Convolutional Block Attention Module for Robust Hand Gesture Recognition with High Density Surface Electromyography.”
IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), 1–7 (2025). Paper
69. K. Wu, J. Xiao, J. Li, Y. Wang, “3D Printed Hydrogels for Soft Robotic Applications.”
Journal of Polymer Materials 42(2), 277–305 (2025). Paper
68. Z. Meng, P. Lei, B. Hou, B. Liu*, Y. Wang*, “Dual-bond fracture metamaterials with full-field extrinsic toughening.”
Nature Communications, 16(1), 6891 (2025). Paper
67. J. Xiao, K. Wu, J. Li, Y. Wang*, “3D printing of electrostatic actuation and adhesion devices: future opportunities and challenges.”
Journal of Applied Physics, 138(9) (2025). Paper
66. S. Sakshi, R. P. Behera, H. Zhou, Y. Wang, H. Le Ferrand*, “Robotic materials with bioinspired microstructures for high sensitivity and fast actuation.”
Advanced Science, e09739 (2025). Paper
65. X. Yao, Z. Meng, A. Wang, Y. Wang*, N. Hu*, “Self-locking multistable metamaterials with programmable mechanical properties and static non-reciprocity.”
Advanced Functional Materials, e07732 (2025). Paper
64. Z. Meng, B. Hou, P. Lei, Y. Liu, C. Zhao, Y. Wang*, “Lace 3D printing deployable mechanical metamaterials.”
Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 20(1), e2590577 (2025). Paper
63. B. Zhang, Z. Meng, Y. Wang*, “Thermally responsive multistable metanet with enhanced energy absorption capacity.”
Advanced Functional Materials, e10749 (2025). Paper
62. J. Li, K. Wu, J. Xiao, T. Chen, X. Yang, J. Pan, Y. Chen, Y. Wang*, “Flexible multichannel muscle impedance sensors for collaborative human-machine interfaces.”
Science Advances, 11(26) eadv3359 (2025). Paper
61. Y. Chen, X. Yang, T. Chen, J. Li, Y. Wang*, “Thermally responsive architected actuators with programmable shape morphing and tunable stiffness.”
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2500123 (2025). Paper
60. Q. Fan, X. Jiang, Y. Zhang, L. Ge, W. Yang, J. Li, Y. Li, K. Wu, X. Wu, Q. Zhang, Y. Li, C. Hou, K. Li*, J. Yu, Y. Wang*, H. Wang*, “3D printable supramolecular Viologen-Cationic Polyurethane ionotronics for multimodal sensing and displays.”
Small, 21(20) 2412798 (2025). Paper
59. Z. Fu, T. Chen, H. Zou, Z. Zhu, Z. Deng*, Y. Wang*, “Negative-pressure soft pneumatic actuators enabled by asymmetrically distributed bending units.”
Extreme Mechanics Letters, 102340 (2025). Paper
58. J. Xiao, K. Wu, Z. Meng, J. Li, Y. Wang*, “Direct ink writing of coaxial electrostatic fibers with customizable cross-sections and functional properties.”
Additive Manufacturing, 100, 104679 (2025). Paper
57. J. Li, B. Niu, K. Wu, J. Xiao, X. Liu, Y. Wang*, “Bioelectronic sensors for neuromuscular perception in human-machine interfaces.”
Advanced Robotics Research, 202500047 (2025). Paper
56. R. Wang, Y. Liang, J. Xiao, D. Gao, Y. Bai, J. He, Y. Wang*, “Multilayer assembly of dielectric actuators based on a reversibly crosslinkable silicone elastomer.”
Advanced Functional Materials, e09974 (2025). Paper
55. B. Zhang, Z. Meng, Y. Wang*, “3D auxetic metamaterials with tunable multistable mechanical properties.”
Mechanics of Materials, 201, 105217 (2025). Editor Invited Article. Paper
54. Y. Liu, Z. Meng*, Y. Wang*, CQ. Chen*, “Corrugated sheets with loading-position-dependent bistability.”
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 106042 (2025). Paper
53. C. Linghu, Y. Liu, X. Yang, Z. Chen, J. Feng, Y. Zhang, Y. Li, Z. Zhao, Y. Seo, J. Li, H. Jiang, J. Su, Y. Fang, Y. Li X. Wang*, Y. Wang*, H. Gao*, K. J. Hsia*, “Versatile adhesive skin enhances robotic interactions with the environment.”
Science Advances 11 (3), eadt4765 (2025). Paper
2024
52. Y. Jin, Y. Wang, D. Torrent, A. Khelif, “New frontiers in acoustic and elastic metamaterials and metasurfaces.”
APL Materials 12(12), 120401 (2024). Editorial. Paper
51. A. Guez, J. Li, Y. Chen, Y. Wang, R. Vaidyanathan, “MMG-based real-time wrist tremor detection for exoskeleton integration.”
IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems (CBS), 154–159 (2024). Paper
50. Y. Chen, J. Li, X. Yang, Y. Wang, “Tunable stiffness glove for tremor suppression based on 3D printed structured fabrics.”
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 10543–10549 (2024). Paper
49. S. Yan, Z. Meng, W. Liu, X. Tan, P. Cao, Y. Wen, Z. Xiang, J. Chen, Y. Xu, Y. Wang, J. Sun, L. Wu, J. Zhou, “Self-contact snapping metamaterial for tensile energy dissipation.”
Materials Horizons 11, 6352–6360 (2024). Paper
48. C. Linghu et al, “Fibrillar adhesives with unprecedented adhesion strength, switchability and scalability.”
National Science Review 11(10), nwae106 (2024). Paper
47. Z. Meng, H. Yan, Y. Wang*, “Granular metamaterials with dynamic bond reconfiguration.”
Science Advances, 10(49), eadq7933 (2024). Paper
46. X. Yan, R. Zhao, H. Lin, Z. Zhao, S. Song*, Y. Wang*, “Nucleobase-driven wearable ionogel electronics for long-term human motion detection and electrophysiological signal monitoring.”
Advanced Functional Materials, 2412244 (2024). Paper
45. Y. Wang, K. Wu, X. Zhang, X. Li*, Y. Wang*, H. Gao*, “Superior fracture resistance and topology-induced intrinsic toughening mechanism in 3D shell-based lattice metamaterials.”
Science Advances, 10(35), eadq2664 (2024). Paper
44. T. Chen, X. Yang, Y. Wang*, “Design and modeling of a programmable morphing structure with variable stiffness capability.”
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 109699 (2024). Paper
43. B. Zhang, Z. Meng, X. Yang, Y. Zhang, T. Chen, Y. Chen, Y. Wang*, “Multistable soft robots assembled from bistable auxetic building blocks.”
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2400529 (2024). Paper
42. T. Chen, X. Yang, B. Zhang, J. Li, J. Pan, Y. Wang*, “Scale-inspired programmable robotic structures with concurrent shape morphing and stiffness variation.”
Science Robotics, 9(92), eadl0307 (2024). Paper
41. K. Wu, J. Li, Y. Li, H. Wang, Y. Zhang, B. Guo, J. Yu, Y. Wang*, “3D printed silk-fibroin-based hydrogels with tunable adhesion and stretchability for wearable sensing.”
Advanced Functional Materials, 2404451 (2024). Paper
40. X. Yang, Y. Chen, T. Chen, J. Li, Y. Wang*, “Active fabrics with controllable stiffness for robotic assistive interfaces.”
Advanced Materials, 2404502 (2024). Paper
39. J. Ge, Y. Zhao, Y. Wang*, H. Li*, “Electrochemical pneumatic battery for untethered robotics.”
Device, 2 (9), 100460 (2024). Paper
38. C. Zhao, Y. Li, Z. Deng, Y. Wang*, K. Zhang*, “Negative refraction of elastic waves in two-dimensional inertial amplification metamaterials.”
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 209325 (2024). Paper
37. Y. Chen, M. Wang, Y. Wang*, “Pneumatic back exoskeleton for lifting posture detection and correction.”
IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 17594-17500 (2024). Paper
36. Y. Liu, Y. Wang, H. Ren, Z. Meng, X. Chen, Z. Li, L. Wang, W. Chen, Y. Wang, J. Du, “Ultrastiff metamaterials generated through a multilayer strategy and topology optimization.”
Nature Communications, 15, 1 (2024). Paper
35. X. Yang, M. Liu, T. Chen, Y. Chen, Y. Wang*, “Tunable mechanics of architectured composites from particle assemblies.”
Extreme Mechanics Letters, 67, 102121 (2024). Featured in the cover! Paper
34. Y. Zhao, H. Hu, Y. Huang, H. Liu, C. Yan, C. Xu, R. Zhang, Y. Wang, Q. Xu, “Elasticity-controlled jamming criticality in soft composite solids.”
Nature Communications, 15(1), 1691 (2024). Paper
33. X. Yang, M. Liu*, B. Zhang, Z. Wang, T. Chen, Y. Zhou, Y. Chen, K. J. Hsia, Y. Wang*, “Hierarchical tessellation enables programmable morphing matter.”
Matter, 7(2), 603-619 (2024). Paper
2023
32. R. Zhao, Z. Zhao, S. Song*, Y. Wang*, “Multifunctional conductive double-network hydrogel sensors for multiscale motion detection and temperature monitoring.”
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15(51), 59854-59865 (2023). Paper
31. H. L. Wang, Y. Wang*, “Touchless artificial perception beyond fingertip probing.”
ACS Nano, 17(21) (2023). Paper
30. X. Yang, Y. Zhou, H. Zhao, W. Huang, Y. Wang*, K. Jimmy Hsia*, M. Liu*, “Morphing matter: from mechanical properties to robotic applications.”
Soft Science, 3(4), 38 (2023). Paper
29. H. L. Wang, B. Zhang, T. Chen, W. Mao, Y. Wang*, “High-efficiency single-droplet energy harvester for self-sustainable environmental intelligent networks.”
Advanced Energy Materials, 2302858 (2023). Paper
28. W. Gao, J. Kang, G. Wang, H. Ma, X. Chen*, M. Kadic, V. Laude, H. Tan*, Y. Wang*, “Programmable and Variable-Stiffness Robotic Skins for Pneumatic Actuation.”
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2300285 (2023). Paper
27. G. Wang, Y. Chen, M. Wang, Y. Wang*, “Musculoskeletal Model Construction of Deep Squat Using Low-Cost Inertial Measurement Units.”
IEEE/ASME (AIM) International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, link (2023). Paper
26. B. L. Kim, C. Chong, S. Hajarolasvadi, Y. Wang, C. Daraio, “Dynamics of time-modulated, nonlinear phononic lattices.”
Physical Review E, 107, 034211 (2023). Paper
25. Y. Tian, K. Chen, H. Zheng, D. R. Kripalani, Z. Zeng, A. Jarlov, J. Chen, L. Bai, A. Ong, H. Du, G. Kang, Q. Fang, L. Zhao, H. J. Qi, Y. Wang, K. Zhou, “Additively manufactured dual-faced structured fabric for shape-adaptive protection.”
Advanced Science, 10, 21, 2301567 (2023) Paper
24. G. Wang, H. Wang, W. Gao, X. Yang, Y. Wang*, “Jamming enabled variable stiffness wrist exoskeleton for tremor suppression.”
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8, 6, 3693-3700 (2023). Presented at IROS 2023. Paper
23. Y. Zhao, Y. Wang*, “A palm-shape variable-stiffness gripper based on 3D-printed fabric jamming.”
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8, 6, 3238-3245 (2023). Presented at IROS 2023. Paper
22. Y. Zhao, C. K. Khaw, Y. Wang*, “Measuring a soft resistive strain sensor array by solving the resistor network inverse problem.”
IEEE-RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), link (2023). Paper
21. H. Wang, T. Chen, B. Zhang, G. Wang, X. Yang, K. Wu, Y. Wang*, “A dual-responsive artificial skin for tactile and touchless interfaces.”
Small, 19, 21, 2206830 (2023). Featured on the back cover. Paper
20. A. Perera, K. Wu, W. Y. Wan, K. Song, X. Meng, S. Umezu*, Y. Wang*, H. Sato*, “Modified polymer 3D printing enables the formation of functionalized micro-metallic architectures.”
Additive Manufacturing, 61, 103317 (2023). Paper
19. X. Yang, Z. Wang, B. Zhang, T. Chen, C. Linghu, K. Wu, G. Wang, H. Wang, Y. Wang*, “Self-sensing robotic structures from architected particle assemblies.”
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 5(1), 2200250 (2023). Paper
2021
18. Y. Wang, L. Li, D. Hofmann, J. E. Andrade, and C. Daraio, “Structured fabrics with tunable mechanical properties.”
Nature, 596, 238-243 (2021). Media coverages: Nature, NTU, Caltech, Tech in Asia, The Engineer, 3D Printing Industry, The Daily Mail, SlashGear, Innovation in Textiles, New Scientist, The Byte, Business Insider, Phys.Org, Xinhua News, and more! Paper
17. C. Chong, Y. Wang, D. Marechal, E. G. Charalampidis, M. Moleron, A. Martinez, M. A. Porter, P. G. Kevrekidis, and C. Daraio, “Nonlinear localized modes in two-dimensional hexagonally-packed magnetic lattices.”
New Journal of Physics, 23, 043008 (2021). Paper
16. S. Lee, J. Park, H. Cho, Y. Wang, B. Kim, C. Daraio, and B. Min, “Parametric oscillation of electromagnetic waves in momentum band gaps of a spatiotemporal crystal.”
Photonics Research, 9, 2, 142-150 (2021). Paper
2019
15. Y. Wang, B. Ramirez, K. Carpenter, C. Naify, D. C. Hofmann, C. Daraio, “Architected lattices with adaptive energy absorption.”
Extreme Mechanics Letters, 33, 100557 (2019). Paper
14. A. Palermo, Y. Wang, P. Celli, C. Daraio, “Tuning of surface-acoustic-wave dispersion via magnetically modulated contact resonances.”
Physical Review Applied, 11, 044057 (2019). Paper
2018
13. Y. Wang, B. Yousefzadeh, H. Chen, H. Nassar, G. Huang and C. Daraio, “Observation of nonreciprocal wave propagation in a dynamic phononic lattice.”
Physical Review Letters, 121, 194301 (2018). Paper
12. N. Mitchell, R. Carey, J. Hannah, Y. Wang, M. Cortes, S.P. McBride, X.M. Lin, and H.M. Jaeger, “Conforming nanoparticle sheets to surfaces with Gaussian curvature.”
Soft Matter, 14, 9107 (2018). Paper
11. P. Thorén, R. Borgani, D. Forchheimer, I. Dobryden, P. Claesson, H. Kassa, P. Leclere, Y. Wang, H. M. Jaeger, D. Haviland, “Modeling and Measuring Viscoelasticity with Dynamic Atomic Force Microscopy.”
Physical Review Applied, 10, 024017 (2018). Paper
2017–2016
10. Y. Wang, H. Chan, B. Narayanan, S.P. McBride, S. K.R.S. Sankaranarayanan, X.M. Lin, and H.M. Jaeger, “Thermomechanical Response of Self-Assembled Nanoparticle Membranes.”
ACS Nano, 11, 8026 (2017) Paper
9. J. Kim, Y. Wang, H. Park, M. C. Park, S. E. Moon, S. M. Hong, C. M. Koo, K.Y. Suh, S. Yang, and H. Cho, “Soft, Ultrathin Frameworks Nonlinearly Organized in Tandem for Reversible and Pluripotent Wetting on Topographic Surfaces.”
Advanced Materials, 29, 1605078 (2017) Paper
8. E. Efrati, Y. Wang, H. M. Jaeger, T. A. Witten, “Non-affine bending mode of thin cylindrical tubes.”
arXiv: 1603.01808 (2016). Preprint. Paper
2015
7. Z. Jiang, J. He, S.A. Deshmukh, P. Kanjanaboos, G. Kamath, Y. Wang, S.K.R.S. Sankaranarayanan, J. Wang, H.M. Jaeger, and X.M. Lin, “Subnanometre Ligand-shell Asymmetry Leads to Janus-like Nanoparticle Membranes.”
Nature Materials, 14, 912-917 (2015). Paper
6. Y. Wang, J. Liao, S.P. McBride, E. Efrati, X.M. Lin, and H.M. Jaeger, “Strong Resistance to Bending Observed for Nanoparticle Membranes.”
Nano Letters, 15, 6732-6737 (2015). Paper
5. Y. Wang, P. Kanjanaboos, S.P. McBride, E. Barry, X.M. Lin, and H.M. Jaeger, “Mechanical Properties of Self-Assembled Nanoparticle Membranes: Stretching and Bending.”
Faraday Discussions, 181, 325-338 (2015). Paper
4. J. Reguera, E. Malachosky, …, Y. Wang, T. Teranishi, K.M. Salerno, S.P. McBride, and X.M. Lin, “Properties of Self-Assembled Nanostructures: General Discussion.”
Faraday Discussions, 181, 365-381 (2015). Paper
2014
3. Y. Wang, P. Kanjanaboos, E. Barry, S.P. McBride, X.M. Lin, and H.M. Jaeger, “Fracture and Failure of Nanoparticle Monolayers and Multilayers.”
Nano Letters, 14, 826-830 (2014). Paper
2013
2. Q.Y. Lin, G. Jing, Y.B. Zhou, Y. Wang, J. Meng, Y.Q. Bie, D.P. Yu, and Z.M. Liao, “Stretch-induced Stiffness Enhancement of Graphene Grown by Chemical Vapor Deposition.”
ACS Nano, 7(2), 1171-1177 (2013). Paper
2010
1. Y.B. Zhou, Z.M. Liao, Y. Wang, G.S. Duesberg, J. Xu, Q. Fu, X.S. Wu, and D.P. Yu, “Ion Irradiation Induced Structural and Electrical Transition in Graphene.”
The Journal of Chemical Physics, 133, 234703 (2010). Paper