Xinlei Yue

University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Xinlei Yue is a rising innovator in soft robotics and bioinspired actuation, whose work bridges the gap between biological motion and engineered systems. Her primary research focuses on soft pneumatic actuators, bistable mechanisms, and biomimetic robot design. In her most-cited work, "Jellyfish-Inspired Soft Robot Driven by Pneumatic Bistable Actuators" (2024, 21 citations), Yue introduces a novel soft pneumatic bistable actuator (PBA) that mimics the rapid, powerful contraction of jellyfish subumbrellar muscles. This design overcomes longstanding challenges in soft robotics—namely, achieving both high driving force and fast response speed simultaneously. By leveraging snap-through bistability, her actuator enables efficient, high-performance locomotion in a compliant, lightweight platform. Though early in her career, Yue’s contributions have already drawn attention for their elegance and practical potential in underwater exploration, medical devices, and soft manipulation. Her work exemplifies how nature-inspired engineering can solve fundamental trade-offs in actuator performance, positioning her as a promising voice in next-generation soft robotics.