Chao Tang

ORCID: 0000-0002-0627-0728
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Research Areas
  • Dielectric materials and actuators
  • Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • High voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena
  • Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
  • Thermal properties of materials
  • Advanced Materials and Mechanics
  • Soft Robotics and Applications
  • Optical Network Technologies
  • Epoxy Resin Curing Processes
  • Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
  • Space Satellite Systems and Control
  • Synthesis and properties of polymers
  • Electric Motor Design and Analysis
  • Micro and Nano Robotics
  • Vibration Control and Rheological Fluids
  • Advanced Photonic Communication Systems
  • Optical Wireless Communication Technologies
  • Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • Robotic Path Planning Algorithms
  • Wind Turbine Control Systems
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring

Harbin University of Science and Technology
2021-2025

Peking University
2025

Shenzhen University
2025

Ministry of Natural Resources
2025

Chengdu University of Information Technology
2023-2024

Hubei University
2024

Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology
2024

Changsha University of Science and Technology
2024

Royal Society of Chemistry
2024

Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST)
2024

In complex systems like aircraft engines and oil refinery machines, pipeline inspection is an essential task for ensuring safety. Here, we proposed a type of smart material-driven robot (weight, 2.2 grams; length, 47 millimeters; diameter, <10 millimeters) that could fit into pipes with sub-centimeter diameters different curvatures. We adopted high-power density, long-life dielectric elastomer actuators as artificial muscles composite microstructure-based, high-efficiency anchoring units...

10.1126/scirobotics.abm8597 article EN Science Robotics 2022-05-25

The hybrid method of power system transient stability analysis, which combines the desirable features both time-domain simulation technique and direct is presented. first computes actual trajectory using simulation, then evaluates energy function in order to derive a index for fast derivation limits. Proper criteria are proposed stop reduce CPU time, once status has been identified. was successfully applied three test systems varying size from four generators 50 generators. shown be...

10.1109/59.54544 article EN IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 1990-05-01

Path planning is one of the important components Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) mission, and it also key guarantee for successful completion UAV's mission. The traditional path algorithm has certain limitations deficiencies in complex dynamic environment. Aiming at obstacle environment, this paper proposes an improved TD3 algorithm, which enables UAV to complete autonomous through online learning continuous trial error. changes experience pool priority replay, so that agent can distinguish...

10.1109/access.2024.3375083 article EN cc-by IEEE Access 2024-01-01

Human visual perception and preferences affect how people perceive experience the urban environment. Constrained by their methodologies data availability, previous studies have struggled to precisely quantify subjects objects in perception. This research employs saliency detection fractal dimension measurement characteristics of building façades Through this study, we determine differences between human computer vision. The study shows that (1) vision exhibits selective preferences,...

10.3390/buildings15040611 article EN cc-by Buildings 2025-02-17

Abstract Rich and accurate tactile perceptive capability is important for both humans robots. Soft materials exhibit unique characteristics to construct high‐performance sensors such as high sensitivity resistance overload. In this work, a multiaxis sensor based on soft anisotropic waveguide that can distinguish normal force shear force, which greatly expand its potential uses in practice, reported. First, the anisotropy of sensor's response vector forces validated numerically...

10.1002/admt.202200595 article EN Advanced Materials Technologies 2022-07-06

In today's contemporary civilization, there is a growing need for clean energy focused on preserving the environment; thus, dielectric capacitors are crucial equipment in conversion. On other hand, storage performance of commercial BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) relatively poor; hence, enhancing their has drawn attention an increasing number researchers. This study used heat treatment to boost composite made from PMAA and PVDF, combined various ratios with good compatibility. The...

10.3390/polym15112486 article EN Polymers 2023-05-28

Abstract Recent developments in small and agile multifunctional autonomous robots, portable wearable drug delivery devices, implantable ventricular assist devices have increased the demands for a new class of soft pumps that can conform to irregular or even deformable robotic bodies human organs. In this work, dual‐chamber pocket‐sized pump with tubular diaphragm made multilayered silicone dielectric elastomer actuators, three miniature check valves, an outer shell is proposed. Dielectric...

10.1002/adfm.202305289 article EN Advanced Functional Materials 2023-08-27

Abstract Skin‐attachable gas sensors provide a next‐generation wearable platform for real‐time protection of human health by monitoring environmental and physiological chemicals. However, the creation skin‐like sensors, possessing high sensitivity, selectivity, stability, scalability (4S) simultaneously, has been big challenge. Here, an ionotronic gas‐sensing sticker (IGS) is demonstrated, implemented with free‐standing polymer electrolyte (ionic thermoplastic polyurethane, i‐TPU) as sensing...

10.1002/adma.202007605 article EN Advanced Materials 2021-02-17

To solve the problem of space debris, a film capture pocket system is designed in this paper. The more flexible and reliable, compared with rope net. contains many structures that are prone to large deformation vibration during movement. causes disturbances service spacecraft. It necessary establish an accurate rigid-flexible coupling dynamic model for quantitative analysis disturbances. First, developed using high-order absolute nodal coordinate formulation. Second, attitude tracking...

10.34133/space.0079 article EN cc-by Space Science & Technology 2023-01-01

Gallium nitride nanorods have been synthesized, using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as templates, from gallium oxide in a phosphorus atmosphere. The GaP rods initially produced diameters similar to the CNT and then epitaxial growth of GaP—shown occur after template removal, see right-hand part Figure—increases diameter. were characterized TEM, XRD, SAED.

10.1002/1521-4095(200009)12:18<1346::aid-adma1346>3.0.co;2-8 article EN Advanced Materials 2000-09-01

Jet propulsion is the main method of locomotion developed by cephalopods to swim through water, either for hunting or escaping from predators. Under this inspiration, diverse underwater robots utilizing jet propulsion‐based are studied. This article presents a cephalopod‐inspired robot based on dielectric elastomer actuator, jet‐propulsion actuation. The actuator designed and optimized under guidance corresponding electromechanical model. Then, flow field characteristics synthetic simulated...

10.1002/adem.201901130 article EN Advanced Engineering Materials 2019-12-13

Abstract Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) is the most favorable commercial dielectric energy storage film due to its low loss and high electric breakdown strength. However, constant always leads relatively density. In this study, we propose an efficient strategy increase of BOPP films by laminating with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Utilizing PVDF optimizing thickness layers, high‐temperature density at low‐electric field significantly improved. When interlayer 5 μm total number...

10.1002/app.54729 article EN Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2023-09-28

Packaging insulation materials with high thermal conductivity and excellent dielectric properties are favorable to meet the demand rapid development of third generation power semiconductors. In this study, we propose improve epoxy resin (EP) by incorporating a three-dimensional boron nitride thermally conductive network. Detailedly, polyurethane foam (PU) was used as supporter, nanosheets (BNNSs) were loaded onto PU supporter through chemical bonding (BNNS@PU). After immersing BNNS@PU into...

10.1063/5.0205196 article EN The Journal of Chemical Physics 2024-04-16

Fluidic Elastomer Actuators (FEAs) provide new opportunities for developing agile, adaptive, and strong mobile robots field explorations. In this letter, we propose a soft-rigid coupled linear FEA with bio-comparable energy density of 10.9 J/kg at 50 kPa. This actuator achieves an increased blocked force output (318%), (183%), power (358%) by incorporating rigid carbon-fiber telescopic shaft within its elastomeric skin. Based on FEA, develop untethered crawling robot enhanced capability...

10.1109/lra.2021.3061342 article EN IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters 2021-02-23

The rapid development of the clean energy industry has given great impetus to energy-efficient storage and conversion technologies. Film capacitors have attracted much attention because their higher charge release rates, greater density, extended life cycle. But lower recharging discharging efficiency insulation properties pertaining electricity used in limit improvement performance. In this paper, addition linear polymer polycarbonate (PC) polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) through a blending...

10.1021/acsaelm.3c00537 article EN ACS Applied Electronic Materials 2023-06-28

The motion of rotation is ubiquitous in daily life and industry. Compared with electromagnet motors, smart‐material‐based rotary motors may exhibit more flexibility, robustness, adaptability. Herein, a lightweight, compact dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA) motor remarkable performance reported. driven by multilayered, slightly‐prestretched (&lt;10%) (DE) composite membrane which consists low‐loss silicone as the DE layers single‐walled carbon nanotube electrodes. When operating at...

10.1002/aisy.202300243 article EN cc-by Advanced Intelligent Systems 2023-08-27
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