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Jianle Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of smart materials, flexible electronics, and robotic perception, with a focus on developing advanced tactile and multimodal sensing systems. Their most impactful work includes the development of multi-layered flexible piezoelectric films—combining polyvinylidene fluoride, BaTiO₃, and reduced graphene oxide—which achieved enhanced performance for monitoring human body motions, garnering 36 citations. This contribution has significant implications for wearable health monitors and human-machine interfaces. Xu’s more recent work advances biomimetic multimodal tactile sensing, enabling human-like robotic perception (11 citations), and introduces the VTire, a bimodal visuotactile tire with high-resolution sensing capability designed to improve the stability and environmental adaptability of wheeled robots and vehicles. By addressing classical manufacturing limitations, Xu’s smart tire technology represents a notable achievement in inferring precise external information for autonomous systems. With a growing citation record and a focus on translating materials science into practical robotic and wearable applications, Jianle Xu is establishing a reputation for innovation in flexible sensors and intelligent tactile systems.