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Chuanrui Chen is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of bioinspired micro- and nanorobotics, specializing in the design of intelligent, biologically integrated systems for biomedical applications. His work masterfully bridges synthetic materials and living organisms, creating a new class of biohybrid robots capable of operating in complex physiological environments. Chen’s major contributions include the development of biomimetic nanorobots camouflaged with platelet membranes for the binding and isolation of biological threats (223 citations), and the creation of extremophile-based biohybrid micromotors that can withstand harsh acidic conditions like those in the stomach (56 citations). He has also advanced the field by engineering synthetic nanomotors capable of bioinspired chemical communication (65 citations), mimicking natural signaling processes. His comprehensive reviews on biohybrid microalgae robots (109 citations) and materials for microscale robot design (108 citations) have become essential references for the community. Chen’s work not only pushes the boundaries of what micro- and nanorobots can achieve in medicine—from targeted drug delivery to pathogen neutralization—but also establishes foundational principles for the next generation of autonomous, environment-responsive biomedical devices.