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Xiaomeng Yao is a leading researcher in flexible tactile sensing, with a focus on bioinspired and structurally engineered sensors for wearable electronics and robotic applications. Her work centers on developing high-performance capacitive sensors capable of detecting three-dimensional forces—both normal and tangential—with exceptional linearity, sensitivity, and rapid response. Yao’s major contributions include the design of a mushroom-inspired 3D-force flexible tactile sensor that enhances robotic grasping perception, and a C-type symmetrical composite dielectric layer sensor that significantly improves sensitivity for wearable devices. She also introduced a river valley-inspired U-shaped groove structure, achieving high-sensitivity and rapid-response 3D-force detection. These innovations address critical challenges in human motion monitoring and smart electronics. With each of her most-cited papers garnering between 6 and 9 citations, Yao’s work is gaining recognition for its practical impact and novel design approaches. Her research not only advances tactile sensing technology but also directly supports the development of more intuitive and dexterous robotic systems, making her a notable figure in the field of flexible and wearable electronics.