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Xiangdong Kong is an emerging researcher whose work spans two innovative and distinct domains: advanced robotics engineering and flexible human-machine interface (HMI) technology. In the field of legged robotics, Kong has made a notable contribution through the design of a lightweight hydraulic power unit, employing Sobol sensitivity analysis to systematically identify and optimize key weight-influencing parameters. This rigorous approach yielded an impressive weight reduction of over 40%, a significant achievement for practical deployment of legged robotic systems where mass directly impacts mobility and efficiency. Complementing this mechanical engineering expertise, Kong has also advanced the frontier of wearable electronics through the development of body-coupled, multifunctional HMIs featuring a double spiral electrode structure. This work addresses longstanding challenges in HMI design, including battery dependency, component complexity, and limited flexibility, pushing toward more scalable and seamless human-machine communication. Though early in citation accumulation—with 20 and 9 citations respectively for these 2025 publications—both works reflect a researcher with a broad yet purposeful technical vision. Kong's interdisciplinary profile positions him as a promising contributor to the future of intelligent robotic systems and next-generation wearable interfaces.