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Baodong Chen is a leading innovator in self-powered systems and soft robotics, with a research focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), bioinspired sensors, and energy-autonomous actuators. His most impactful contribution is the development of a self-powered triboelectric auditory sensor (TAS) for social robotics and hearing aids, which has garnered 776 citations and revolutionized human-robot auditory communication. Chen also achieved nanoradian-resolution angle sensing for robotic arms and personalized Medicare (170 citations), and pioneered giant voltage enhancement via triboelectric charge supplement channels for self-powered electroadhesion (138 citations), enabling high-voltage applications without external power. His bioinspired triboelectric soft robot (88 citations) addresses the critical challenge of powering electrically responsive soft robots, while his conductive sponge-based TENG (67 citations) serves as a self-powered sensor for soft–rigid hybrid actuators. Chen’s ability to directly visualize tactile perception using ambient electromagnetic waves (44 citations) and his octopus-inspired multichannel tactile sensor (17 citations) for underwater material identification further demonstrate his versatility. With over 1,300 total citations across his top works, Chen is a transformative figure in sustainable, self-powered mechatronics and intelligent robotics.