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Junjie Weng is a pioneering researcher in the field of biomimetic tactile sensing, where he bridges the gap between human skin’s extraordinary perceptual abilities and artificial sensor technology. His work centers on developing optical microfiber-based artificial skins that can replicate the complex tactile processing of human mechanoreceptors. Weng’s major contributions include the creation of a multi-photon neuron embedded bionic skin capable of high-precision reconstruction of complex object textures and geometries, a breakthrough that has garnered 27 citations since its 2025 publication. His foundational 2022 paper on a biomimetic optical skin using optical microfiber coupler neurons, with 23 citations, established a new paradigm for multimodal tactile perception by mimicking the brain’s ability to process shape, hardness, and surface texture. More recently, Weng has integrated neural networks into his bio-inspired tactile systems, enhancing their ability to overcome physiological limitations in human sensation. His work holds transformative potential for prosthetics, robotics, and human-machine interfaces, offering machines a sense of touch that rivals—and in some ways surpasses—human capability.