Xiangxing Wang

Beihang University, Imperial College London

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Xiangxing Wang is a rising innovator in the field of soft robotics and bio-inspired engineering, with a focused expertise in biomimetic underwater vehicles and soft actuator technologies. His major contributions center on the design and development of lightweight, untethered robotic fish that mimic the agile locomotion of aquatic organisms, particularly manta rays. Wang pioneered the use of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) to drive a bionic manta ray, successfully replicating the rapid, fluid swimming patterns of these fish through a flexible, soft-bodied structure. His work addresses critical challenges in underwater robotics, such as insulation, waterproofing, and the miniaturization of control systems, which traditionally make soft robots bulky and heavy. With his most-cited paper, "Bionic Robot Manta Ray Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuator" (2023, 7 citations), and the subsequent "Lightweight Untethered Soft Robotic Fish" (2024, 4 citations), Wang has demonstrated a path toward more efficient, agile, and compact underwater robots. His research holds promise for applications in marine exploration, environmental monitoring, and search-and-rescue operations, establishing him as a key contributor to the next generation of soft, bio-inspired robotics.