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Dr. Guangcheng Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and bioinspired engineering, with a particular focus on liquid metal technologies. His work centers on developing next-generation soft humanoid robots that replicate human anatomical structures and capabilities, leveraging the unique properties of liquid metals to create flexible, adaptive systems. Dr. Zhang’s most impactful contribution is his seminal 2024 paper on bioinspired liquid metal-based soft humanoid robots, which has already garnered 52 citations, establishing a new paradigm for humanoid robot construction. He has also developed fingertip-inspired anisotropic inductive liquid metal sensors, achieving ultra-wide range, high linearity, and exceptional stability for enhanced robotic tactile sensing—a breakthrough with 21 citations in 2025. His research extends to industrial applications, where he has optimized grasping position control for soft manipulators to mitigate fatigue damage and improve performance. Dr. Zhang’s work has been featured in Advanced Materials, highlighting the transformative role of liquid metals in robotics. With his innovative sensor designs and humanoid robot frameworks, Dr. Zhang is shaping the future of soft robotics, bridging the gap between biological inspiration and practical engineering.