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Jingyi Kang is a rising innovator in soft robotics and medical robotic systems, with a focus on developing compliant, biologically inspired actuators for critical clinical applications. Their core research spans soft pneumatic actuation, pressure supply miniaturization, and robotic-assisted interventional devices. Kang’s most notable contribution is the spring-reinforced pneumatic actuator, a design that enhances the strength and controllability of soft robots without sacrificing their inherent flexibility—a key challenge in the field. This work, published in 2024, has already garnered 9 citations, signaling its rapid adoption. Kang further demonstrated translational impact by developing a robot-assisted tracheal intubation system (8 citations) and a palm-sized, multi-mode pressure supply system for soft robots (5 citations), addressing the longstanding bottleneck of portable, reliable power sources. Their novel robotic bronchoscope, featuring a spring-based extensible segment, improves steering ability in the complex airway anatomy, directly tackling a critical need in minimally invasive lung cancer diagnosis. With all major publications emerging in 2024, Kang is establishing a cohesive body of work that bridges fundamental soft robotics engineering with life-saving medical devices, positioning them as a promising leader in the next generation of intelligent, patient-friendly robotic systems.