Research interests

Recent publications

The ten most recent from their Google Scholar profile, newest first.

1. Design and kinematic modeling of a twisted and coiled string actuator-driven soft robotic manipulator

   A Nawaf, W Noack, J Zhang. Modeling, Estimation, and Control Conference (MECC) , 2026. 2026

2. Design and modeling of the coiled string actuator with a constant twisting and coiling zone

   W Noack, J Zhang. American Control Conference (ACC) , 2026. 2026

3. Experimental characterization of the self-sensing property in compliant coiled string actuators

   S Buksa, C Nathan, J Zhang. SPIE Conference on Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) , 2026. 2026

4. Ink‐bath interactions in embedded ink writing for producing functional parts

   C Zhang, W Hua, K Juarez, K Mitchell, W Ning, W Shi, J Hao, F Duan, .... Advanced Materials Technologies, 2401693 , 2025. 2025

   5 citations

5. Molten Embedded Writing of End-Use Thermoplastics for Engineering Applications

   K Mitchell, A Shackleford, S Arthur, C Zhang, E Lim, K Juarez, E Bandala, .... ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 17 (50), 68417-68430 , 2025. 2025

   2 citations

6. Scalable electroactive textile production using twisted silver-plated nylon yarn

   I Uluturk, S Giardini, D Ziegler, J Zhang, C Pastore, S Stapleton. Smart Materials and Structures 34 (7), 075021 , 2025. 2025

   2 citations

7. Ply for a large stroke

   J Zhang. Science 387 (6738), 1038-1039 , 2025. 2025

   2 citations

8. Enhanced modeling of twisted string actuators with low-torque motors accounting for strings’ friction and opposing torque

   R Konda, J Zhang. American Control Conference (ACC) , 2025. 2025

   1 citation

9. Design, Performance, and Sensing Considerations of the STAR-2 Soft Robotic Gripper

   M Dudhia, D Carson, R Konda, J Zhang, T Zone, DC Motors, .... 2025

10. Kinetostatic modeling and open-loop control of a twisted string actuator-driven soft robotic manipulator

    R Konda, D Bombara, E Chow, J Zhang. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics 16 (4), 041007 , 2024. 2024

    20 citations

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