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Xianhong Zheng is pioneering the frontier of intelligent soft robotics and bioinspired electronic textiles. His research focuses on creating advanced tactile sensory systems and skin-like wearable electronics that bridge the gap between artificial devices and human biological perception. Zheng’s most impactful work introduces a bionic textile sensory system for humanoid robots, capable of intelligent texture recognition by mimicking the slow-adaptive and fast-adaptive mechanoreceptors found in human skin—a breakthrough that has already garnered 41 citations. He has also developed ultrathin elastomer nanofiber-based electronic skins with multi-mode sensing capabilities, enabling robots and wearables to perceive complex environments with unprecedented sensitivity. Additionally, his comprehensive review on fabric-based pneumatic soft actuators has become a key reference in the field, outlining design principles for flexible, safe, and multifunctional robotic systems. With over 60 total citations in just a few years, Zheng is establishing himself as a rising leader in soft robotics and smart textiles, driving innovations that promise to reshape prosthetics, humanoid robotics, and next-generation wearable technology.