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Wanying Wang is pioneering the intersection of soft robotics and intelligent sensing, with a focus on magnetically driven actuators and tactile sensor technologies. Her most cited work, "A Magnet‐Driven Soft Bistable Actuator" (2024), has garnered 37 citations and introduces a novel approach to untethered, repetitive actuation—overcoming key limitations in soft robotics, metamaterials, and flexible electronics. By leveraging bistable morphing structures, Wang’s design enables energy-efficient, rapid shape changes without continuous power input, advancing applications from mechanical computers to adaptive optical lenses. Complementing this, her 2025 study "Hardness recognition using a fiber Bragg grating flexible tactile sensor" (4 citations) demonstrates a breakthrough in haptic feedback, integrating optical sensing with soft materials for precise material discrimination. This work holds promise for prosthetics, human-machine interfaces, and medical diagnostics. Wang’s contributions are notable for their dual emphasis on fundamental actuation mechanisms and practical sensor integration, bridging gaps between theoretical mechanics and deployable devices. Her research, though early in its citation trajectory, signals a transformative impact on untethered soft systems and intelligent tactile perception—key pillars for next-generation robotics and wearable technology.