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Xinze Xiao is pioneering the frontier of soft robotics by harnessing magnetic fields to create intelligent, bio-inspired machines. His research centers on the design and control of untethered soft actuators and robots that mimic natural organisms, with a focus on achieving unprecedented shape transformation and multimodal locomotion. Xiao’s most cited work introduces a magnetically actuated soft robot capable of multiple gaits, inspired by molluscs, demonstrating how variable magnetic fields can drive complex, adaptive movements (21 citations). He further advanced the field with an optomagnetic coordination helical robot that independently controls shape and motion, overcoming a key limitation in fixed magnetization designs (10 citations). His contributions extend to a multifunctional biomimetic actuator that combines programmable shape deformation with localized maneuverability, enabling precise, untethered control (9 citations). Collectively, Xiao’s innovations address fundamental challenges in soft robotics—decoupling posture from propulsion—and pave the way for applications in minimally invasive surgery, targeted drug delivery, and environmental exploration. His work is rapidly gaining recognition for redefining the capabilities of soft, magnetically responsive systems.