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Xiangyu Cao is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and stretchable electronics, with a focus on tactile sensing and advanced manufacturing. His work is pivotal in enabling soft grippers to interact safely and intelligently with unstructured environments, a key challenge in modern robotics. In his highly cited 2023 review, "Recent Progress in Advanced Tactile Sensing Technologies for Soft Grippers" (224 citations), Cao systematically maps the landscape of tactile sensors—from capacitive to piezoresistive—that allow grippers to perceive object properties like size and shape, providing a foundational resource for the field. Beyond sensing, Cao has made significant contributions to fabrication methods for stretchable electronics. His 2019 paper on "Omnidirectional Printing of Soft Elastomer for Liquid-State Stretchable Electronics" (41 citations) introduces a novel printing technique that overcomes traditional manufacturing limitations, enabling the creation of highly durable, liquid-state devices. This work is critical for the widespread adoption of wearable and biomedical electronics. With a growing citation impact, Cao’s research is not only advancing fundamental science but also paving the way for practical, real-world applications in soft robotics and human-machine interfaces.