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Jinxi Duan is an emerging researcher at the forefront of soft robotics, flexible sensing, and human-robot interaction. His work centers on developing intelligent robotic systems that can perceive and interpret the physical world through advanced multimodal sensing technologies. Duan's most influential contribution, an intelligent soft robotic system featuring a bimodal self-powered flexible sensor (BSFS) combining triboelectric nanogenerator technology with the giant magnetoelastic effect, has garnered 99 citations since its 2023 publication, demonstrating significant community interest in energy-autonomous robotic perception. His research extends into laser-induced graphene (LIG)-based flexible sensors, which replicate the layered, multimodal sensory architecture of human skin to enable robots to identify materials, textures, and environmental conditions with remarkable sophistication. Beyond hardware innovation, Duan investigates the human dimension of robotics, examining how users perceive safety during physical interactions with soft robotic hands — a critical consideration for real-world deployment. Collectively, his work bridges materials science, biomimetic sensing, and human-robot collaboration, positioning him as a promising contributor to the next generation of intelligent, human-centered robotic systems.