Jielun Fang

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Jielun Fang is a leading voice in the emerging field of biomimetic interactive soft robotics, with a particular focus on systems designed for wet and unpredictable environments. His most cited work, “A Shift from Efficiency to Adaptability: Recent Progress in Biomimetic Interactive Soft Robotics in Wet Environments” (2022, 76 citations), marks a pivotal contribution to the field. In this paper, Fang argues for a fundamental paradigm shift—moving away from traditional efficiency-driven design toward adaptability, a principle inspired by biological organisms. This work has become a touchstone for researchers developing human-interactive robots, wearable devices, and transformable robots for dynamic settings like the ocean or the human body. By reframing how soft robotics should function in unstructured, fluid environments, Fang has helped steer the community toward more resilient and versatile designs. His research bridges bioinspiration and practical engineering, offering a roadmap for creating robots that can thrive where rigid systems fail. With a growing citation footprint and a visionary approach, Jielun Fang is shaping the next generation of soft robotics for real-world, wet-environment applications.