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Xinping Zhang is a leading researcher in the field of soft robotics and photo-driven actuators, with a focus on developing flexible, bionic systems powered by light. Their major contributions include pioneering the use of MXene-based materials—such as gradient-paraffin-wax-filled Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene films and MXene–carbon nanotube composites—to create high-performance flexible actuators for bionic robots. Zhang’s work on photo-driven nanoactuators using carbon nanocoils and vanadium dioxide bimorphs has advanced miniaturized actuation for micro-robotics, while their reviews on phase-transition materials have shaped the field’s understanding of efficient motion generation. With over 176 citations across their most-cited papers, Zhang’s research has demonstrated significant impact, particularly through the 94-citation 2021 paper on flexible photodriven actuators for bionic robots. Notable achievements include developing sperm-inspired microrobots for liquid environments and bioinspired camouflaged soft robots, showcasing their ability to merge biomimicry with functional materials. Zhang’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in soft robotics, smart materials, and the next generation of adaptive, light-driven machines.