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Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) has rapidly established itself as one of China's most dynamic research institutions, with a distinctly interdisciplinary focus that bridges advanced materials science, soft robotics, wearable electronics, and artificial intelligence. Since its founding in Shenzhen, SUSTech has leveraged its proximity to one of the world's most vibrant technology ecosystems to cultivate cutting-edge research with real-world impact. The institution's publication record reveals a powerful convergence of flexible and stretchable electronics, tactile sensing, and bio-inspired robotics. SUSTech researchers have made foundational contributions to electronic skin technologies, developing pressure sensors, iontronic sensing platforms, and soft magnetic tactile systems that push the boundaries of sensitivity, linearity, and durability. Their work on super-resolution tactile sensing and iontronic pressure sensors has become essential reading for roboticists designing next-generation manipulation and human-robot interaction systems. Collectively, these papers have amassed thousands of citations, signaling genuine leadership in the field. Beyond hardware, SUSTech demonstrates notable strength in soft robotics locomotion and actuation, including muscle-like hydrogel robots, hard-magnetic elastica, and magnetically steered continuum robots for minimally invasive surgery. Their contributions to 4D printing and shape-memory polymers further underscore a commitment to programmable, responsive materials. Complementing this hardware expertise, the institution has also engaged seriously with AI ethics and 3D human pose estimation, reflecting a holistic vision of intelligent systems. Prospective students and collaborators will find in SUSTech a uniquely entrepreneurial research culture, world-class fabrication facilities, and faculty who consistently translate fundamental discoveries into transformative technologies — making it an exceptionally compelling destination for anyone at the frontier of robotics and intelligent systems.