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Guocai Liu is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans flexible electronics, optoelectronics, and intelligent robotics systems. His most impactful contributions lie in the development of next-generation sensory and photonic devices, particularly flexible and stretchable electronics capable of mimicking biological perception. His 2022 paper on short-wave infrared synaptic phototransistors (81 citations) demonstrated groundbreaking progress in artificial night vision systems with ambient light adaptability, opening new possibilities for autonomous driving, military applications, and biomedical imaging. Complementing this, his 2021 work on intrinsically stretchable perovskite-polymer heterojunction transistors (63 citations) established new benchmarks for optoelectronic skin technology, advancing wearable healthcare monitoring and soft robotics. Beyond materials science, Liu has made notable contributions to embodied AI through his open-source EAI-SIM simulation framework, integrating large language models to evaluate robotic algorithms. His earlier robotics research on biped and humanoid walking control reflects a long-standing interest in dynamic balance and autonomous locomotion. Collectively, Liu's research bridges cutting-edge materials innovation with intelligent systems engineering, positioning him as a versatile contributor to the future of human-machine interaction and autonomous technologies.