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Hui Qi is a pioneering researcher whose work spans soft robotics, agricultural automation, and smart grid technologies. Their key research areas include dynamically programmable soft surfaces, live-working robots for power distribution, and electric vehicle infrastructure. Qi’s most notable contribution is the development of a magnetically actuated, bistable hydrogel surface that achieves rapid, contactless shape-morphing—a breakthrough for adaptive soft robotics with potential applications in biomedical devices and reconfigurable surfaces. In agricultural distribution networks, Qi advanced master-slave remote control systems for live-working robots, enhancing safety and efficiency in hazardous environments. Their work on robot-based battery-swapping systems for electric buses also contributed to the evolution of sustainable transportation infrastructure. With over 15 citations across their most-cited papers, Qi’s research demonstrates both technical innovation and practical impact. Notably, their early application of Object-Oriented methods to high-voltage line robot control systems laid foundational work for intelligent power grid maintenance. Hui Qi’s interdisciplinary approach—bridging materials science, robotics, and energy systems—offers valuable insights for researchers developing autonomous systems for challenging real-world environments.