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Thomas Stockinger is pioneering the frontier of sustainable soft robotics and bioelectronics, with a research focus on biodegradable materials, small-scale actuation, and eco-friendly fabrication. His most influential work introduces a resilient yet entirely degradable gelatin-based biogel for soft robots and electronics, a breakthrough that has garnered 529 citations and redefines how transient devices can function without environmental persistence. In parallel, Stockinger has engineered ultrafast small-scale soft electromagnetic robots capable of high-speed locomotion—a design inspired by animal survival strategies—earning 172 citations and demonstrating that miniature soft machines can achieve remarkable agility. His recent work on the direct fabrication of electronic circuits onto wooden surfaces (2024) pushes the boundaries of sustainable electronics, merging structural materials with conductive pathways for sensor skins and interactive robotics. By addressing both performance and end-of-life degradability, Stockinger’s contributions are shaping a future where soft robots and electronics are not only highly functional but also environmentally responsible.