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Shihan Fu is a pioneering researcher in bioinspired soft robotics and human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing miniature, stimuli-responsive systems for aquatic and immersive applications. His most influential work, the *Visible Light-Driven Jellyfish-like Miniature Swimming Soft Robot* (105 citations), introduced a novel thermal-responsive composite hydrogel that enables reversible, large-deformation actuation under visible light—achieving fast, jellyfish-like swimming for biomimetic propulsion. This breakthrough addresses a critical need for untethered, soft actuators in biomedical and environmental monitoring. Fu further advanced the field with his comprehensive review *Biomimetic soft micro-swimmers: from actuation mechanisms to applications* (49 citations), which systematically maps actuation strategies—from magnetic to chemical—and their roles in targeted drug delivery and microsurgery. His work extends to underwater robotics, where a tadpole-inspired miniature robot demonstrates wave-like body propulsion for efficient, high-speed swimming. More recently, Fu has ventured into multisensory virtual reality with *RobotFire*, a VR fire-training simulator that integrates robot-assisted smoke and temperature feedback, showcasing his versatility in merging soft robotics with immersive human-machine interfaces. With over 150 total citations, Fu’s contributions are shaping the next generation of agile, adaptive soft robots for real-world challenges.