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Gengsheng Mao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, biomimetic materials, and neurointerventional surgery. His most transformative contribution is the development of ultra-stretchable, fast self-healing ionic hydrogels that maintain functionality even in cryogenic environments—a breakthrough with 270 citations that enables artificial nerve fibers for bionic intelligent robots operating under extreme conditions. This work, published in *Advanced Materials*, addresses a critical limitation of self-healing materials, which typically become rigid and brittle in cold temperatures. In parallel, Mao has made significant advances in vascular intervention surgery, where he developed machine learning-based operation skills assessment using a vascular difficulty index (48 citations) and a non-interference operation detection method for surgical robot systems (29 citations). His clinical impact is underscored by his role in authoring the 2020 China clinical guideline for brainstem hemorrhage (30 citations), a condition notorious for its high mortality and disability rates. By seamlessly bridging materials science, robotics, and clinical neurosurgery, Mao’s work not only pushes the boundaries of soft matter engineering but also directly improves surgical safety and patient outcomes—a rare and impactful combination.