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Lelun Peng is at the forefront of soft robotics and intelligent materials, pioneering the design and fabrication of multifunctional soft machines. His major contributions lie in developing hybrid magnetic-mechanical-electrical structures that seamlessly integrate actuation, sensing, and self-powering capabilities. Peng’s high-throughput fabrication of soft magneto-origami machines, cited over 105 times, enables magnetically controllable shape-morphing and locomotion, opening new avenues for untethered biomedical robots. His coaxially printed hybrid structures (95 citations) overcome critical limitations like stress concentrations and delamination, achieving robust, multi-functional soft electromagnetic devices. Notably, his slug-inspired magnetic soft millirobot, fully integrated with a triboelectric nanogenerator (66 citations), demonstrates on-board sensing and self-powered charging—a breakthrough for autonomous microrobots. With over 260 cumulative citations, Peng’s work is reshaping the landscape of soft robotics, offering scalable, integrated solutions for biomedical and environmental applications. His innovative approach to merging materials, mechanics, and electronics positions him as a rising leader in the field.