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Changwen Qiu is a rising leader in bioinspired soft robotics, specializing in MXene-based actuators that mimic natural organisms to achieve untethered, light-controlled motion. Their most-cited work, an insect larvae-inspired jumping actuator (2022, 88 citations), solved a longstanding challenge in soft robotics by replicating the latching mechanism of insect jumps, enabling precise, controllable leaps powered by light. Qiu further advanced the field with MXene-based actuators exhibiting phototropic self-sustained oscillation (2024, 34 citations), allowing continuous autonomous motion under constant light—a breakthrough for micro-robotics. Their 2023 study (23 citations) introduced a simple fabrication method for multiresponsive actuators, broadening applications across industrial, biomedical, and military domains. Most recently, Qiu developed a seal-bioinspired electrostatic oscillator (2025, 4 citations) with light-tunable locomotion, eliminating the need for precise field control. With over 149 cumulative citations, Qiu’s work stands out for merging fundamental bioinspiration with practical, scalable design, offering a clear path toward autonomous, miniature soft robots. Their contributions are essential reading for researchers exploring light-driven actuation and biomimetic robotics.