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Fukang Xu is a pioneering researcher in the field of insect-scale soft robotics, focusing on bioinspired design, multifunctional integration, and agile locomotion. His major contributions include the development of *Stenus*-inspired untethered soft propulsors, which achieve swift, agile, and controllable movement at the insect scale—a breakthrough that overcomes the typical trade-off between small size and kinetic performance. This work has garnered 32 citations since 2024, reflecting its immediate impact. Xu also advanced on-demand configurable multifunctional soft magnetic robots, synergizing mechanical design with function integration to enable flexible locomotion and complex task execution in confined spaces. His research on bioinspired synergy strategies has further empowered small-scale robots with higher performance, addressing fundamental challenges of limited size and power. Additionally, Xu has contributed to soft growing robots for constrained environments, designing a nested bi-cavity system that combines navigation with grasping capability. Through these innovations, Xu has established himself as a leader in creating agile, multifunctional, and practical insect-scale robots, with applications spanning biomedical devices, exploration, and industrial operations.