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Bojing Shi is a leading researcher at the forefront of self-powered systems, flexible electronics, and human-machine interfaces. Their work has fundamentally advanced the development of stretchable, self-healing materials for bionic robotics and intelligent sensing. Shi’s most impactful contribution is the creation of an ultra-stretchable, fast self-healing ionic hydrogel that functions even in cryogenic environments—a breakthrough for artificial nerve fibers in biomimetic robots, earning over 270 citations. They have also pioneered self-powered force sensors for multidimensional tactile sensing, enabling real-time detection of normal and shear forces critical for dexterous robotic manipulation. With a focus on triboelectric nanogenerators, Shi developed a self-powered hybrid coder for seamless human-machine interaction and flexible dual-mode nanogenerators for rehabilitation monitoring. Their comprehensive review on the evolution of surgical robot systems enhanced by artificial intelligence highlights their interdisciplinary vision. Cumulatively, Shi’s highly cited work—spanning pressure sensor arrays and dynamic monitoring systems—has garnered over 600 citations, establishing them as a key innovator in wearable electronics and smart robotics, with profound implications for prosthetics, virtual reality, and intelligent automation.