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Pengfei Lu is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work spans bio-inspired design, dexterous manipulation, and soft sensing. His key research areas include amphibious and multi-modal locomotion, anthropomorphic robotic hands, and conformable electronic skins. Lu’s major contributions include the development of a bio-inspired water-ground-air amphibious robot platform that mimics swan anatomy using wheel-paddle and wing-body-rotor designs, enabling seamless operation across three environments. He also led the creation of TRX-Hand5, an anthropomorphic hand with integrated tactile feedback designed for human-centric environments, and advanced thermoformed electronic skins that conform to curvilinear surfaces for precise tactile sensing. His work on a flying-crawling spherical robot further demonstrates multi-mode movement capabilities, including rolling, crawling, and object transport. With each of his most-cited papers garnering 3–5 citations, Lu’s research is gaining traction for its innovative integration of biology, mechanics, and sensing. Notable achievements include the TRX-Hand5’s potential to revolutionize human-robot interaction and the e-skin’s application in prosthetics and soft robotics. Lu’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of versatile, human-aware robotic systems.