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Demeng Che is a pioneering roboticist whose work centers on the design and development of dexterous, self-adaptive humanoid robotic hands. His key research areas include under-actuated mechanisms, tendon-driven systems, and gesture-changeable under-actuated (GCUA) technology—a concept he pioneered to bridge the gap between simple, robust grasping and complex, dexterous manipulation. Che’s major contribution is the GCUA Hand series, which introduces modular, self-adaptive gear-rack and multiple-tendon mechanisms that allow robotic hands to automatically conform to objects while maintaining a human-like appearance and reducing control complexity. His most cited paper, “Super under‐actuated multi‐fingered mechanical hand with modular self‐adaptive gear‐rack mechanism” (2009, 89 citations), lays the foundation for this approach, demonstrating a compact, low-cost design suitable for humanoid robots. Subsequent works, such as the GCUA Hand II and the GCUA Humanoid Robotic Hand with Tendon Mechanisms (2011, 31 citations), refine these ideas, achieving greater dexterity and reliability. With over 160 total citations, Che’s innovations have influenced the field of robotic manipulation, offering practical solutions for prosthetics, industrial automation, and human-robot interaction. His work is notable for its elegant mechanical simplicity, enabling robots to perform everyday tasks with unprecedented adaptability and ease.