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Teng Fei is a rising innovator in the field of soft robotics and bioinspired materials, whose work is pioneering the next generation of sustainable, intelligent, and versatile soft machines. His research centers on developing biodegradable and stimuli-responsive actuators, drawing inspiration from nature to solve fundamental challenges in material sustainability and robotic functionality. A landmark contribution is his development of biobased inks from cuttlefish ink and cellulose nanofibers, creating fully biodegradable soft actuators that respond to stimuli—a critical step toward eco-friendly soft robotics. Fei has also engineered a snake-inspired soft robot capable of multimodal locomotion and grasping, addressing the long-standing challenge of versatility in soft robotic systems. His work on self-sensing photoactuators, using temperature self-compensated MXene/graphite composite inks, introduces a new paradigm for object recognition and biomimetic feedback. With his most-cited paper already garnering 14 citations shortly after publication, Fei’s research is rapidly gaining recognition for its originality and impact. By merging material science, biomimicry, and robotics, Teng Fei is shaping a future where soft robots are not only functional but also sustainable and perceptive.