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Liao Li is a rising force in the field of bio-inspired robotics, with a research focus that bridges underwater biomimetic systems, soft actuation, and advanced tactile sensing. Her most cited work, a comprehensive 2023 review on underwater bionic robots (49 citations), surveys cutting-edge control technologies inspired by fish locomotion, laying the groundwork for next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles. Li’s contributions extend to robotic perception through her development of a four-capacitor tactile sensor featuring a bump structure and a compensating method to reduce inertial interference (11 citations), a design that enhances robots’ ability to sense physical contact in dynamic environments. In a forward-looking 2026 study, she introduced a lattice-reinforced shape memory alloy actuator for underwater soft robots, achieving improved recovery performance—a key step toward more agile and durable soft robotic systems. With a growing citation impact and a portfolio that spans from foundational reviews to novel hardware, Li is establishing herself as a versatile innovator in robotics, particularly at the intersection of bio-inspiration and practical engineering for aquatic applications.