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Bingyang Li is a leading researcher in soft robotics and bio-inspired locomotion, with a focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and multi-mode mobility systems for extreme environments. Their work bridges fundamental actuator design and practical robotic applications, most notably in a 2020 paper on a jumping robot driven by a 20-layer DEA, which achieved a peak output force of 30 N—a significant advance for soft actuation. This work has garnered 33 citations and underpins Li’s broader contributions to robots capable of both rolling and jumping, as demonstrated in a 2022 study on a spherical robot for deep space exploration (26 citations). Li also innovates in soft optics, developing an entirely soft varifocal lens using an electro-hydraulic actuator (10 citations), and has explored reinforcement learning for velocity control of multi-motion probes. With over 75 citations across their top papers, Li’s research is distinguished by its integration of high-force soft actuators with versatile, terrain-adaptive robot designs, offering promising solutions for planetary exploration and other challenging environments.