MAPLABResearch · Three platforms
We engineer materials, devices, and mechanical systems that turn ambient motion into autonomous electrical functions—from usable power and real-time sensing to precisely controlled microscale stimulation.
Ambient motion → usable power
We harvest mechanical energy from human movement, wind, vibration, waves, and droplets, converting it into usable electricity. Our work spans materials, devices, mechanical systems, and real-world applications across triboelectric, electromagnetic, droplet-electricity-generating, and magnetoelastic mechanisms.
Physical interaction → intelligent signals
We develop self-powered sensor platforms that translate contact, separation, pressure, sliding, and tactile interactions into measurable signals without an external power source. These materials and devices enable continuous monitoring in smart mechanical systems, machine components, and robotic platforms.
Local energy → precise stimulation
We create materials, devices, and mechanical systems that deliver tunable electrical stimulation on demand in microscale environments without an external power supply. These platforms are designed to stimulate cells, inactivate bacteria, and precisely shape local bioelectrical conditions when and where they are needed.
